What Background Checks Miss: The Human Layer Behind Modern Screening How to ensure your background checks aren’t missing clear red flags. Rachael Zerr January 22, 2026 As background checks become more standard, they can run the risk of becoming less thorough.Read More
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 June 6, 2025 As data privacy grows stronger, it becomes harder for security leaders to perform thorough background checks.Read More
Protecting Candidate Privacy During Background Checks Organizations must carry out thorough background checks while respecting candidate privacy. Jordyn Alger May 12, 2025 With proper data security plans in place, organizations can conduct effective background checks while protecting candidate privacy.Read More
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. Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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. Read More
Background Check Expansion Act reintroduced to Congress Security Staff February 21, 2023 Forty-eight senators have moved forward to reintroduce the Background Check Expansion Act to expand federal background checks to all gun sales. Read More
University of Arizona expands mandatory employee background checks Security Staff January 24, 2023 Following an October shooting, the University of Arizona (UA) has updated their safety protocols based on student, faculty and staff feedback.Read More