
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Compliance Checklist
Compliance InformationThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) operates to protect consumers. The FCRA regulates employers who perform background checks using Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRA's). Further, the reports include education verification, criminal history,…

How to Conduct Background Checks That Are Compliant With the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Compliance InformationThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulates access and use of an individual's credit report. Since the law passed in 1970, Congress expanded its scope to apply to background check services and credit bureaus. Here is how a business can conduct…

Background Check Compliance With the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Compliance InformationThe Fair Credit Reporting Act includes federal legislation passed in 1970. It protects consumers from incorrect information recorded on their credit reports. The FCRA also ensures the accurate recording of credit information, the collection,…

Background Checks and Database Searches: How to Be FCRA Compliant
Compliance InformationHow do you find an employee who's perfect for your business? When you need someone who's reliable, trustworthy, and loyal, it can be tempting to turn to a background check or database search firm like TruDiligence.
What Is a Database Search?
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Understanding FCRA Compliance for Employment Background Checks
Compliance InformationEmployers want to conduct a background check when hiring employees to ensure that they employ people of integrity, highly qualified, and experienced. The Fair Credit Reporting Act covers all these aspects. Here is everything you need to know…

Credit Reports as Pitfalls for Employers and Landlords
Compliance InformationMany employers and landlords think that the Fair Credit Reporting Act applies only to consumer credit. Learn the truth about credit reports.

PBSA Accreditation and Why It’s Important for Your Business
Compliance InformationPBSA accreditation is crucial for a variety of reasons. One of the most important reasons is that it inspires confidence as well as setting forth industry standards to ensure consistency and accuracy. The PBSA standards are the gold standard…

Does Your Background Check Process Meet Compliance Obligations?
Compliance InformationBackground check compliance will continue to be a hot topic throughout 2020. From data breaches to lawsuits, it is critical that employers follow the right strategies and protocols to protect their workplace. When conducting background checks…

Compliance: Conducting Background Screenings
Compliance InformationOne of the most important aspects of background checks in the United States is compliance. It does not matter how great a background checks provider is if they fail to comply with the laws and regulations that have been established.
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3 Tips for Successful Candidate Background Pre-Screening
Compliance InformationWhen hiring employees, it is critical to do a background check to ensure you have accurate information. The following tips will help you save time and protect your company.

Complying With the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Background Screenings
Compliance InformationEmployee background checks are not just limited to a criminal background check. There are other background reports that employers need to make a conscious decision. Just because the prospective candidate has not run afoul of the law does not…

What Does A Employer Credit Check Look For?
Compliance Information, Credit Reports, Employment VerificationApplying to a new position? Worried about an employer credit check?
Many candidates today think about their credit score when searching for new opportunities. As an HR or recruiting professional, however, it can make or break an applicant's…