Is my criminal history public record in California?
In California, criminal histories (rap sheets) compiled by law enforcement agencies are not public record. Only certain employers such as public utilities, law enforcement, security guard firms and child care facilities have access to this information.
Read MoreIn California, can a landlord ask me about my source of income in a rental application?
Yes, but all verifiable sources of income must be considered the same. For example, disability income may not be treated differently from office job income.
Read MoreFred's Story: Mistaken Identity in Hit-and-Run
Someone with the same name and birthdate as Fred was involved in a hit-and-run case in northern California. The Department of Motor Vehicles sent notification of the case to his employer. Read More
Maria's Story: 20 Other People's Personal Information in Her Envelope
Maria requested a copy of her file from the California Student Aid Commission. When it arrived, she was shocked to find that in addition to her file, the names, addresses, Social Security numbers and phone numbers of 20 other people were in the same envelope as her record. Read More