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Articles Tagged with ''background check''

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Former UK Ambassador, Linked to Epstein, Failed Security Vetting Yet Received Clearance

Security Staff
April 17, 2026

Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the United States, failed security vetting clearance before taking his position. 


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Security Team Member Dies in Standoff with Dallas Police

Security Staff
March 17, 2026

A member of Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s security team was killed in a standoff with the Dallas police. 


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What Background Checks Miss: The Human Layer Behind Modern Screening

How to ensure your background checks aren’t missing clear red flags.
Rachael Zerr
Rachael Zerr
January 22, 2026

As background checks become more standard, they can run the risk of becoming less thorough.



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Education & Training

Conducting Background Checks in the Corporate Security Environment

Security professionals must now operate within a tightening legal framework that limits both the scope and utility of background information.
Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
June 6, 2025

As data privacy grows stronger, it becomes harder for security leaders to perform thorough background checks.


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Protecting Candidate Privacy During Background Checks

Organizations must carry out thorough background checks while respecting candidate privacy.
Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
May 12, 2025

With proper data security plans in place, organizations can conduct effective background checks while protecting candidate privacy.


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FTC charges background check companies for data privacy violations

Security Staff
September 15, 2023

Two companies are settling Federal Trade Commission charges claiming that they allowed access to background checks without a permissible purpose.


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DOJ proposes new firearm regulations for sellers

Security Staff
August 31, 2023

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a proposed rule for defining gun sales. The rule would close background check loopholes during sales.


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New gun legislation signed into law in Michigan

Security Staff
April 17, 2023

Multiple bills were signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer targeting the rise in gun violence including safe gun storage and background checks.


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President Biden announces executive order to improve gun safety

Security Staff
March 15, 2023

President Biden announced an executive order to increase background checks for firearm sales and improve the effective use of “red flag” laws.


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Mitigating employee rage

Mike Lahiff
February 24, 2023

It’s important for employers to take the threat of employee violence seriously and take steps to protect their customers and staff from harm.


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