Do I need a social security number to run a background check on a volunteer?
No, it is not necessary, but we do recommend you use the most personally identifiable information available to start your search, like first name, middle n
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Guide to Volunteer Background Checks
No, it is not necessary, but we do recommend you use the most personally identifiable information available to start your search, like first name, middle n
Yes, this is recommend and nearly always required. The FCRA requires that you to obtain an individual’s written authorization (typically through some kind
In the town of Phillipsburg, PA, officials are considering changes to their background check laws that will hopefully improve the safety of local kids duri
It has just been uncovered by a local television station that some Washington state pre-schools are not performing background checks on their volunteers. P
In a move that follows many other schools, the Parsippany, NJ Board of Education has made the decision to consider performing background checks on voluntee
In its newly issued staff report that updates its guidance under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that the t
A Virginia state background check can uncover more criminal records. Learn about these tools and the legal restrictions involved.