Due Diligence vs Data Dumps

A common misconception amongst human resource professionals is that their background screening provider is reporting the most up-to-date and precise information when it comes to candidate background checks. There are many di�erent providers in the industry using a variety of sources for their data. One of the most popular screening searches is the National Criminal Database (NCDB) but there are many misconceptions about this search. Here is a look at the di�erence between searches performed using due diligence and solely using National Criminal Database data dumps:

Due Diligence Data Dumps

Conclusion: A complete and thorough background check conducted by knowledgeable researchers, may take a longer time to complete, but is the best way to avoid hiring dishonest and unreliable employees.

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Data that’s included

Instant - 24 Hours48 - 72 HoursRetrieving data from multiple sources can create a longer lead time for a background screening report.

Information that is retrieved is solely from a database, reducing report lead time. However, derogatory information requires follow up.

Speed

NO!YES!By using multiple data sources, em-ployers are complying with the FCRA.

Using potentially adverse information directly from a national database is not in compliance with the FCRA.

FCRA Compliance

Performing a variety of searches with common names paired with social security numbers and dates of birth have a better chance of indentifying candidate's proper report.

Databases typically do not contain identi�ers such as social security numbers or dates of birth.

Name Variations

James SmithJimmy Smith

Jim D. Smith

MultipleVarious sources such as criminal history, drug testing, education, experience and reference veri�cation provide further insight into a candidate.

OneThe national criminal database will only pull criminal history and govern-ment sanction related information.

Jim SmithJames Smith

Provides the most current and reliable information available through various sources.

Retrieves static information that is not updated as changes occur to a particular case.*

*Database updates vary by county and di�erent time frames (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annually, Annually)

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