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Employer Vendors and Services
Providers and professional services for hiring, screening, compliance, and workforce management.
CRA Wholesale Vendors and Services
Vendors and services used by consumer reporting agencies and background screening companies.
Federal Agencies
Official federal sources for employment screening, consumer rights, and compliance.
The Federal Trade Commission enforces the FCRA and publishes screening guidance for employers and CRAs.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervises CRAs and issues the FCRA rules and interpretations.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces Title VII and provides guidance on the use of criminal records in hiring.
The U.S. Department of Labor enforces the Employee Polygraph Protection Act and limits pre-employment lie detector testing.
The U.S. Department of Justice administers SORNA standards and the national sex offender public website.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration runs the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and Pre-Employment Screening Program.
Industry Voices
Organizations, publications, and perspectives shaping the background screening industry.
PBSA
Sets voluntary standards, and provides education, accreditation, and guidance for member screening companies.
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The Background Buzz
Newsletter covering legislation, technology, data protection, and privacy.
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The Background Screening Collective
Conversations with screening professionals and industry veterans.
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NCLC
Provides legal research and advocacy on the FCRA, consumer report accuracy, and disputes.
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CCRC
Tracks record clearing laws and the consequences of criminal records in every U.S. jurisdiction.
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The Background Screening Community
Employment screening involves employers, consumer reporting agencies, service providers, regulators, researchers, and industry organizations. Each plays a different role, from providing screening services and information to developing standards, conducting research, and enforcing the law.