Compliance

Background checks tell an impactful story— a story that can influence employment, residence, and reputation. The accuracy of each and every background check is very important. For this reason, reputable screening companies put considerable emphasis on quality assurance and compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)— the federal law protecting consumers from erroneous consumer …

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“Ban the box” policies exist to discourage employers from making hiring judgment calls based on stigma alone. The idea is for a candidate’s qualifications to be reviewed and considered before conviction/arrest history questions and screenings make their way into the process. Given that around one-third of Americans have some criminal history, the question “have you …

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CRAs, or consumer reporting agencies, regularly handle sensitive information about consumers. However, there are a few rules and regulations they must follow. In this article, we’ll examine why CRAs require comprehensive compliance and information security to help shed some light on this requirement. Reasons Why CRAs Require Comprehensive Compliance and Information Security In 2017, Equifax, …

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