Preparing for a Background Check
You can take steps to prepare for an employee background check before you apply for a new job. By doing so, you could reduce the chance of being surprised by inaccurate or forgotten information that could show up during the background check process.
Read MoreIs 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 MoreCan a background check include criminal records that have been expunged?
They shouldn’t, but definitions of expungement vary from state to state. The records might not completely disappear and might still be available to law enforcement. Read More
Can a tenant screening company contact people who know me?
Yes, tenant screening companies can interview people who know you, such as neighbors, former employers or landlords.
Read MoreDealing with Errors on Your Consumer Report
You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information in any consumer report prepared about you by a consumer reporting agency (CRA) including credit reporting agencies (credit bureaus) and specialty agencies (check writing history, medical records, rental history).
Read MoreSurvey of Californians Shows Overwhelming Support for Stronger Data Broker Regulations and the CA Delete Act
An August 25-26 survey of over 500 Californians reveals overwhelming consumer support for California Senate Bill 362 (SB 362)—the California Delete Act—and significant consumer concerns regarding the collection and selling of their personal data by data brokers.
Findings include:
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