It is the policy of Official Background (the “company”), to treat each and every background report order as a consumer report as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Any company requesting an employment background report must have a written authorization. Federal law requires the "Consumer Reports Notification" be issued to the applicant along with obtaining a signed release. Privacy is a serious matter. We at Official Background follow the guidelines that protect all parties involved.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act demands that all such reports be kept Confidential. The company ordering and the Consumer Reporting Agency preparing the report are accepting their full responsibility regarding Confidentiality. We utilize an online Software System containing secure encryption. Additionally, we have the capability to block each report required by law or by that sources discretion. These report types will be delivered in an alternate approved method that complies with each entities guideline.
To meet the current federal requirements for investigative pre-employment background reports, Official Background, as a matter of policy, demands the applicant's authorization signature be obtained for each order and retained according to FCRA guidelines. All employees at Official Background are required to maintain Confidentiality.
This is a brief description of Official Background policy regarding very important issues in this industry. It is not a full legal discussion of the FCRA, EEOC, ADA, or other federal, state, or local laws regarding this subject. For more information regarding the FRCA please visit "FTC" or for a direct link to the “Fair Credit Reporting Act” go to "FCRA"