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Yes, if the background check is conducted by a consumer reporting agency (not an FBI background check), you do have rights. You can learn more about them in our

A former employer can say anything truthful about your performance. However, most employers have a policy to only confirm dates of employment, final salary and other limited information.

Yes, it can. When an employee’s claim goes through the state system or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), the case becomes public record.

Procedures to Enhance the Accuracy and Integrity of Information Furnished to Consumer Reporting Agencies Project No. R611017

Submitted: May 22, 2006

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that was enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness and privacy of information in credit reporting agency files. Various federal agencies enforce and write rules implementing the FCRA.

Comments by:
Beth Givens, Director
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

Presented to President-Elect Obama’s Transition Team:
The Honorable Susan Ness, Professor Peter Swire, Professor Philip Weiser
and staff members of the Federal Trade Commission

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

April 14, 2010

Submitted to the Federal Trade Commission
Privacy Roundtables - Comment, Project No. P095416

Yes, tenant screening companies can interview people who know you, such as neighbors, former employers or landlords.