Background Check Resources

Many individuals are finding that background checks are now a major part of American life. Background checks are used by employers, landlords, insurance providers, prospective dating partners and more. It can be devastating if incorrect or illegal information is included in a background check. If this happens to you, remember, the law is on your side. Below are several background check resources that will help you understand your rights to free and accurate information as well as what employers can and cannot do with your background check information.

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Criminal Identity Theft: What to do if it happens to you

What is criminal identity theft?
What is the first step the victim of criminal identity theft should take?
Are there any precautions individuals can take to prevent becoming a victim of criminal identity theft?
Plus 15 other important points and topics from how to work with the courts and law enforcement to should you or shouldn’t you change your social security number...

www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs17g-CrimIdTheft.htm

Employment Background Checks: What they can and cannot include

What is included in a background check?
What cannot be in a background check report?
Background checks and your credit report
How to prepare for a background check...

Plus 6 other background check resources:

www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs16-bck.htm

The Federal Trade Commission answers common questions such as:

How do I order my free credit report?
What if I find errors in the results?
How long does negative information stay on file?

www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre34.shtm

Background Check Resources for CONSUMER RIGHTS under the Fair Credit Reporting Act are outlined at:

www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre35.pdf

Legislation

New York Correction Law Article 23-A in .pdf format