| Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

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Can an employer check the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Crime Information Center database?

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Does an employer need my permission before obtaining my military service records?

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If I apply for a position where the employer is required by law to perform background checks, will this affect my rights?

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In California, can an employment background check include my credit report?

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Can a background check include criminal records that have been expunged?

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Does an employer need my permission before obtaining my education records?

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What happens after I file a dispute about the accuracy of the information in my background check?

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Does a having criminal record mean I can never get a job?