December 2023
Background Checks – Trends to Watch for 2024
As 2023 is coming to a close, there are certain trends in the background screening space that will likely continue to present themselves as challenges and opportunities. Four of the most significant areas are: Redaction of dates of birth (DOB) on county criminal records, and the concomitant reality of longer [...]
May 2023
Confirming Exact Legal Name and Date of Birth is Crucial with Background Checks
In today's world, conducting background checks has become a vital component of many organizations' screening processes. This could include employee screening, member screening, volunteer screening, franchisee screening, tenant screening, and more. These checks help ensure that the individuals being considered for these positions have a history of integrity and responsibility. [...]
August 2022
Seven Billion Reasons for Best-Practices Background Checks
A few weeks ago, a court in Dallas awarded $7 Billion in Damages against Charter Communications, Inc., which operates Spectrum, a cable television media company. This award went to the family of a Spectrum customer, who sadly was robbed, stabbed and murdered by an installer of Spectrum. Although this case [...]
July 2022
CFPB Issues Advisory to Protect Consumer Privacy
Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an Advisory to protect consumer privacy. It is not surprising, given the expanding “metaverse” of personal information that so many companies are compiling, even while you are reading this blog. Specifically, the CFPB is focusing on companies that use and [...]
