Hot on the heels of the National Public Records data breach, which leaked more than 2 billion records, another background check firm has now had a leak. The company in question, MC2 Data, exposed the ...

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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer holds a news conference across the street from the United Nations on March 2, 2014. Photo Credit: iStock Youth organizations could get access to a federal database to check ...

Unlike FCRA-compliant companies, these background search sites cannot be used for employment or tenancy purposes. You can, however, use them to conduct personal searches. TruthFinder – Best Background ...

As of July 1, 2024, employers across the United States will face a series of new laws affecting employment practices, particularly in the areas of background checks, data privacy, pay equity, and ...

In the flurry of first-day executive orders, President Trump revoked a 2022 police accountability package, including a system to flag misconduct. Trump took down police misconduct database, but states ...

New research shows that background checks for employment, housing and more can be highly problematic. Employers making hiring decisions, landlords considering possible tenants and schools approving ...

Conducting a background check on yourself isn’t always necessary if you’re concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant since ...