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Background Checks - Learn
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Background Checks
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Can 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…
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Does an employer need my permission before obtaining my education records?

Generally, yes. A school shouldn’t release student records without the authorization of an adult-age student…
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Is my criminal history public record in California?

In California, criminal histories (rap sheets) compiled by law enforcement agencies are not public record…
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Are app permissions important?

Yes.  If you don't pay attention to the permissions, you may give apps access to more information than…
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Why do I get so much junk mail?

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) makes deals with businesses to increase the amount of standard mail (junk…
It’s Time Californians had Privacy for All
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It’s Time Californians had Privacy for All

With more than 11 billion individual records breached in the U.S. since 2005 and the numerous scandals…
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Joins Opposition to Weak Washington Privacy Bill
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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Joins Opposition to Weak Washington Privacy Bill

We have signed on to two letters urging Washington legislators to reject the Protecting Consumer Data Act, as…
California’s Consumer Privacy Act Blazes the Trail for Privacy Protections
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California’s Consumer Privacy Act Blazes the Trail for Privacy Protections

California—providing its residents the right to privacy in its state constitution—has historically led the…

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