US lawmaker has plan for sweeping overhaul of Privacy Act
Excerpted from a Biometric Update Blog by Anthony Kimery Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan this week released a sweeping report arguing that the decades old Privacy Act of 1974, once a landmark safeguard against […]
Background checks and the government shutdown
We admit the government shutdown can be a pain, but it has not delayed much of what we do here at GroupOne Background Screening. There are some issues with E-Verify […]
TikTok countdown? White House requires removal of popular app from federal IT
The TikTok countdown has begun. On February 28, the White House issued a memorandum requiring federal employees to remove the TikTok application from any government device within 30 days. This memo, which […]
FTC and CFPB seek public comment on background screening and renters’ housing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are requesting comment on background screening issues affecting individuals who seek rental housing in the U.S., including how the […]