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Portable User-Verified Background Checks: Slash Litigation Risk & Accelerate Hiring
Portable user-verified background checks shift control of screening data to individuals, enabling reusable, continuously updated records that improve accuracy and transparency. This approach reduces hiring delays, enhances candidate experience, and lowers compliance risks. Limiting employer handling of sensitive data and minimizing errors, it helps cut litigation exposure. Ultimately, these portable systems streamline hiring while maintaining […]
No State Standard for Poll Worker Vetting Raises Security Concerns After Palm Beach County Arrest
A Florida case involving a poll worker arrested for stealing election equipment has raised concerns about inconsistent vetting standards across the state. There is no statewide requirement for background checks, leaving counties to set their own policies. In Palm Beach County, checks were only reviewed for the past 10 years, missing older theft charges. Officials […]
Trusted Workforce 2.0 Ushers in New Era of Personnel Vetting, But Big Challenges Remain
The U.S. government’s Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative is modernizing personnel vetting by shifting from periodic background checks to continuous monitoring and automated screening. It aims to speed up onboarding and improve security through broader adoption across federal agencies. However, challenges remain, including outdated IT systems, uneven implementation, funding limitations, and delays in upgrading infrastructure. While […]
Des Moines Schools’ Background Check Firm Accused of Unlicensed Work
An investigation found that a background check firm hired by Des Moines Public Schools performed work without proper licensing while vetting superintendent Ian Roberts. The firm’s screening missed major red flags, including aspects of his criminal and immigration history, partly because it only reviewed limited records. The district relied on the firm’s assurances, but the […]
Penn State Launches Effort to Increase Efficiency in Background Check Process
Penn State is implementing changes to streamline its background check process, aiming to make hiring faster and more efficient. Beginning April 20, the university will adopt a new vendor, DISA Global Solutions, to reduce manual work and improve technology use. The process still includes criminal history and identity checks, with additional clearances for those working […]
DCSA’s Identity Crisis, Congressional Scrutiny, and GAO’s Stark Warnings: Where Personnel Vetting Reform Stands
A congressional hearing highlighted ongoing challenges in reforming the federal personnel vetting system led by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Lawmakers and the U.S. Government Accountability Office warned that delays, unreliable schedules, and management issues threaten the rollout of the National Background Investigation Services platform, a core part of Trusted Workforce 2.0 reforms. […]
Beyond the CV: Why Conflict of Interest Screening Matters More Than Ever in Financial Services
Conflict-of-interest screening is becoming a key risk-management practice in financial services, going beyond traditional CV checks. Companies increasingly examine factors such as outside business interests, corporate affiliations, adverse media, and social media activity to identify undisclosed relationships that could affect decision-making. Rather than detecting wrongdoing, the goal is transparency so organizations can assess potential risks. […]
Uber in Hot Seat After Probe Finds Violent Offenders Were Cleared to Drive Passengers
An investigation reported that some drivers for Uber with past violent criminal convictions were approved to transport passengers in at least 22 U.S. states if their convictions were more than seven years old. While the company bans drivers with convictions for crimes such as murder, terrorism, sexual assault, or kidnapping, the probe found individuals with […]
EEOC and FTC Offer Joint Tips on Use of Employment Background Checks
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have released joint guidance on employment background checks. The guidance includes separate resources for employers and job applicants, outlining rights and responsibilities under federal law. Employers must obtain written permission before conducting background checks and avoid discriminatory practices. Applicants have the right […]
Thousands Brace for Fallout from Unreported LA County Criminal Convictions
A decades-long recordkeeping error in Los Angeles County left hundreds of thousands of criminal case outcomes unreported to California’s Department of Justice. About 464,000 arrest reports from 1980–2023 — including roughly 147,000 felony and 233,000 misdemeanor convictions — were missing from statewide databases. As the records are corrected, nearly 330,000 people may see their criminal […]
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