Privacy Policy

It is the policy of Background Source Intl., 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 Background Source Intl. 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 a virtual private network or modem-to-modem access both utilizing encryption. Additionally, we offer secure access through an ICSA certified firewall for our clients who prefer a secure browser order and delivery method with 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.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently recommended new legislation to further protect the rights of the applicant (consumer). Reference our Links section. It requires the applicant's written authorization for any background report that includes Social Security number, former names, date of birth, and former addresses. Nearly all orders for pre-employment background reports require the above fore mentioned criteria. Background Source Intl. strongly supports this FTC legislation so we require every employee to sign Non-Disclosure Confidentiality Agreements. The privacy rights of every job applicant need protection and deserve full support in this legislative process.

To meet the current federal requirements for investigative pre-employment background reports, Background Source Intl., 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 Background Source Intl. are required to maintain CONFIDENTIALITY. This is a brief description of Background Source Intl. 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.