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The FCRA was enacted to ensure that consumer reporting agencies respect the consumer’s right to privacy. Not just for financial information, but criminal too.
The EEOC is a federal organization that regulates the reporting of employment-related data.
Ban the Box is state-level legislation that prevents employers from asking job applicants about prior criminal convictions.
Before you start exploring state-level criminal records, understand that not every state has the same background check laws. If your background check process will span multiple states, such as for a candidate who recently moved from one state to another, you may encounter very different background check rules.
Avoid errors and omissions with backgroundchecks.com
A Virginia state background check can uncover more criminal records. Learn about these tools and the legal restrictions involved.