SOCIAL MEDIA BACKGROUND CHECK
Protect Your Reputation
Get peace of mind with a clear and comprehensive
look at the digital footprint of your team
What is a Social Media Background Check?
A social media background check reviews an individual’s public online activity.
It scans 200+ platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok, blogs, and e-commerce sites) to analyse posts, comments, shares, videos, and media mentions for potential risks or red flags.
This pre-employment check enables you to identify risks based on the applicant’s permanent digital footprint.
The social media check can portray a more holistic and honest understanding of the applicant’s character and (anti) social behaviour, beyond the resume and interview.
Why Conduct a Social Media Check
- Protect your organisation’s brand and reputation
- Ensure informed hiring decisions that are not ‘blind-sighted’
- Identify inappropriate, offensive or risky content on candidate’s digital footprints
- Improve compliance with corporate culture, company policies and industry regulations
- Due diligence through a fast, automated review
How Does It Work?
We use advanced AI technology to analyse public online content across social media, blogs, forums, and other digital platforms, flagging high-risk behaviours such as:
- Hate speech
- Threats of violence
- Explicit or inappropriate content
- Drug or alcohol related posts
- Discriminatory language
- Illegal activity
- Membership of anti-social networks, nationally and globally
The social media background check results are reviewed by our analysts for accuracy and context.
4 Simple Steps to Get Started
Choose your package - Essential or Premium
Submit the applicant's details (with consent)
AIS team runs the social media background check
You receive a clear, actionable report within 48 hours*
Who Is This For?
The Social Media Background Check is ideal for:
- Employers screening job candidates
- Recruitment agencies sourcing talent
- Educational institutions evaluating applicants
- Volunteer organisations performing background checks
- Government agencies and contractors
- Individuals who want to review and ‘clean’ their digital footprint
Types of Checks
AIS offers two levels of social media background checks:
Essential Package
- Covers top 4 platforms (FB, Instagram, X, LinkedIn)
- Flags key risk categories
- Turnaround time: 48 hours
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Premium Package
- Covers 10+ platforms
- Deeper analysis of historical posts
- Includes visual media scan (images & videos)
- Human analyst review and recommendations
- Turnaround time: 48–72 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. AIS only reviews publicly available content in accordance with privacy laws and ethical best practices.
Yes. Consent is required before AIS can run a social media background check.
No. Our checks are discreet and do not interfere with the individual’s accounts or activity.
Essential: 48 hours. Premium: 48–72 hours, depending on ‘size’ of the candidate’s digital footprint.
We provide a detailed report with context and recommendations for further action if needed.
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