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Consent for International Searches
A basic principle of conducting international searches on an individual is that you need a lawful basis for processing personal data. This principle applies to both employment-purpose and commercial background checks. Although the number and type of lawful bases vary from one country to another (especially with the enactment of new data protection and privacy […]
Expungement of Criminal Convictions – California Style
Some states allow a defendant convicted of a crime to apply for a court order limiting public access to the conviction record or to restore rights and remove disabilities caused by the conviction. This type of order is commonly referred to as an expungement; however, the qualifications for obtaining an expungement and the effect of […]
District of Columbia: Limitations on Reporting Negative Information in Background Checks Used for Employment Purposes
Although several states have laws analogous to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the District of Columbia does not. As a rule, the District of Columbia follows the federal FCRA regarding the limitations on reporting negative information in background check reports used for employment purposes. However, there are three notable exceptions where district law […]