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LINKS

Below you will find links to a variety of sites that provide useful information to the applicant screening community.  

Links / ArticlesDescriptionLink
Driver's Privacy Protection ActThe DPPA regulates the use and disclosure of personal information contained within State Department of Motor Vehicle Records.Click Here
Federal Bureau of InvestigationLink to the FBI's home page where the latest information is posted on security alerts, wanted individuals and terrorism concerns.Click Here
Federal Trade CommissionAs a Consumer Reporting Agency, TruDiligence is governed by the Federal Trace Commission. This site provides a wealth of information on using TruDiligence reports for applicant screening purposes.Click Here
FTC Consumer Complaint FormUse this form to submit a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection about a particular company or organization.Click Here
FTC Facts For EmployersAddresses what employers need to know about using Consumer Reports.Click Here
FTC Facts For LandlordsAddresses what landlords need to know about using Consumer Reports.Click Here
Limiting Your LiabilityThis comprehensive report is the only one of its' kind and discusses the background check industry at great length and includes an explanation of the pros and cons of each search type available.Click Here
National Apartment AssociationThe National Apartment Association (NAA) is America's leading advocate for quality rental housing.Click Here
National Association of Professional Background ScreenersTruDiligence is a proud member of the NAPBS.Click Here
The Americans With Disabilities ActLink to the United States Department of Justice's website on the ADA.Click Here
The Business Owners ToolkitThe site provides an enormous resource of useful information for the Business owner, Manager or HR Professional.Click Here
The Fair Credit Reporting ActLink to the FCRA.Click Here
The National Institute For The Prevention Of Workplace ViolenceAs a leader in the area of occupational violence prevention, the Institute serves as a center for research, consulting, training, and communication.Click Here
The Privacy Rights CleaqringhouseThe Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is a nonprofit consumer education, research, and advocacy program. Their publications empower you to take action to control your personal information by providing practical tips on privacy protection.Click Here
The Society For Human Resource ManagementThe premier national association for individuals involved in or supplying services to the field of human resources.Click Here
Workplace Violence Research InstituteSpecializing in the design and implementation of workplace violence prevention programs for private and public organizations.Click Here
   

 

ARTICLES

Below are articles from various resources relating to background checks, negligent hiring, identity theft and applicant screening in general. All articles are in Adobe PDF format and require the Adobe Reader to view and print. If you do not already have the reader installed, you may download it for free by clicking on the link below.

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4 - 5 credit reports contain errorsArticles published by CBS News discussing errors in credit reports and what consumers should do the protect themselves.Click Here
Accusers of sexually abusive teacher file suitArticle from Channel 19 News, Jackson, TN.Click Here
Background ChecksThis article addresses an increase in the number of companies doing background checks.Click Here
Background Checks and Your Job SearchThe is a great article published by The Chronicle of Higher Education.Click Here
Background checks save costly errorsArticle published by Delaware.comClick Here
Background checks to begin at YMCAArticle published by The Toledo Blade.Click Here
Bad credit can cost you a jobArticle published by Houston Cronicle.Click Here
Bad Reference for Ex-Employee Judged DefamatoryArticle published by The National Institute For The Prevention Of Workplace Violence.Click Here
Bosses peek into job seekers' pastsGreat article discussing the growing trend in companies completing background checks.Click Here
Cabbies' suit hits background checksArticle publsihed by tennessean.com.Click Here
Check Twice, Hire OnceArticle published by The Holland Sentinel.Click Here
Check your background before your employer doesArticles published by CentreDaily.com.Click Here
Child care check miss offendersArticle from Columbus Dispatch.com.Click Here
Church to perform background checksArticle published by Daily Herald.Click Here
Cinema Company Sues For Same-Sex HarassmentArticle published by Ledger-Enquirer.com.Click Here
County to begin doing background checks on recreation volunteersArticle published by The Bladen JournelClick Here
Criminal background checks incompleteArticle published by msnbc.com addressing deficiencies in National Database Searches allowing felons to slip through.Click Here
Criminal Checks For Doctors ProposedArticle published by The State of South Carolina discussing the need for background checks on doctors licenses.Click Here
Criminal record haunts job hunt for manyA great article published by The Seattle Times.Click Here
Database raid fallout escalatesConfidential files on 400,000 may have been stolen; ChoicePoint, law enforcement differ on scopeClick Here
Don’t believe everything you read, especially on a resume.Article published by the Akron Beacon Journal.Click Here
Eighty Percent Of Employers Perform Background Checks On ApplicantsArticle published by RTO online discussing trends in background screening.Click Here
Employers turning to new kind of ref checkArticle published by The Boston Herald addressing use of credit reports in employment screening.Click Here
Federal background checks for security guardsArticle published by Capitalnews9.com.Click Here
Find The Enemy WithinArticle on negligent hiring published by The Deccon Herald.Click Here
Firms probing employees’ pastsGood article on background check trends.Click Here
Gibson County - Ex-teacher sued in molesting caseArticle published by The Jackson Sun.Click Here
Governor signs bill requiring nursing home background checksArticle from WQAD.comClick Here
Identity TheftThis article discusses some important information pertaining to Identity Theft and Identity Fraud.Click Here
In-depth background checks invaluableArticle published by timesleader.com.Click Here
IU employees might face investigationsArticle published by idnews.com addressing need for background checks on faculity members.Click Here
Janitors criminal record was unknownArticles published by Kentucky.com.Click Here
Molestation Case Inspires Doctor Background Checks in NevadaArticle published by Klastv.com.Click Here
Negligent HiringThis is an excellent article that discusses in depth the "Negligent Hiring" concern for employers.Click Here
Nursing home worker checks can be lackingEmployee screenings get renewed attention after Lawrence drug theftClick Here
OHA to implement background checks on officialsThe Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) will implement background checks for all officials beginning August 1, 2005.Click Here
One out of five lie in their job resumesArticle published by smh.com.Click Here
Parents want background checks expandedArticle published by The Lexington Herald.Click Here
Prisoners of their pastFelons trying to turn their lives around find landing a job is very hardClick Here
Private State Fair guard fired.An Akal Security officer was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon after a background check.Click Here
Results of School Employee Background Checks ReleasedArticle by WNNM, Grand Rapids, MI.Click Here
Small Businesses and Background ChecksArticle published on sound recruiting practices by The Kansas City Star.Click Here
State and federal agencies need to do background checksArticle from The Registry-HeraldClick Here
Volunteers OK With Background ChecksArticle published by The Olympian regarding background checks on school volunteers.Click Here
Walmart & Background ChecksSuit says children unsafe at Wal-Mart Few employees get background checks, lawyer says.Click Here
Want a job? Get ready for a credit check.Article published by The Star Tribune.Click Here
Who's coaching our children?Article addresses need for background checks on coaching staff.Click Here
Woman sues county churches for negligent hiring of pastorArticle published by Oregon Live.com.Click Here
Workplace theft preventable Workplace theft preventableArticle from The Northwestern.com.Click Here
Your Credit ScoreThis booklet provides an overview of the Credit Score and what it means.Click Here