Monthly Archives: April 2023

What are the different types of data?

April 24, 2023 – 10:35 am

In our line of work, there are many classifications of data available for consumption. In this article we’ll outline each of the major types at a high level. In the subsequent articles, we’ll dive deep into each of them to talk about the nuances involved with each. We should also make it clear that there […]

By Jason Wiseman | Posted in Background Checking | Comments (0)

State Jurisdiction over Tribal Lands

April 17, 2023 – 9:59 am

Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court made an unexpected ruling in favor of the State of Oklahoma which sets a brand new precedent. Previously, tribal lands and Indian reservations were subject to only their own legal oversight except for in cases of certain violent crimes and sexual offenses. In the 5-4 decision, the US […]

By Jason Wiseman | Posted in Privacy | Comments (0)

Human Trafficking Offenses in Background Checks

April 10, 2023 – 9:37 am

Within the last year, the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) was revised to include a new section, 15 US Code § 1681c-3, titled “Adverse information in cases of trafficking”   What this section states is that when a victim of human trafficking commits a crime in connection with their trafficking, that crime may no longer […]

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CRAs vs Background Screeners?

April 4, 2023 – 11:44 am

So what’s the difference between a CRA and a Background Screener, anyway? Well, at the highest level, a CRA is a Consumer Reporting Agency (sometimes called a Credit Reporting Agency – not to be confused with a credit bureau). They follow very specific guidelines around disclosing certain information and notifying the consumer of any adverse […]

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