Online Background Checks

Online Background Checks

Do Online Databases Provide Accurate Information? What is falling through the cracks?

Everyone has the internet at their fingertips, and if you want to know something, you just ask "Google", but when it comes to finding out a person's criminal record, it is surprisingly difficult.

Some courts or counties do have online databases that hiring managers can use for an employment background check or a landlord can use for a tenant screening. There are also some compiled data bases in which criminal and civil records can be searched. However, the majority - 70% of criminal record and civil court records are not available online.

What should employers or landlords do in situations like this?

There are two options, using a consumer reporting agency such as AAA Credit Screening Services. AAACSS can search criminal records nationwide, statewide, county wide and include those jurisdictions that are not available in online searches.

The second option would be to take a chance risking that your candidate is not one of the 70% of assault, robbery, or other records that fall through the cracks when conducting background checks though online searches. This is a big risk to take with your workplace and employees, be sure to make a wise decision.

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