Conducting a proper background check can allow a business to fulfill legal requirements, confirm credentials, prevent crime, protect others and find the best new hires, but the exact process depends on where the candidate is located and what information should be collected. When conducting international background screening, begin by determining what type of check should be completed (examples: citizenship or visa, employment history, education credentials, etc.) and then research the laws in the specific country. Obtaining authorization from the candidate is a must, as is checking references and ordering reports.