How far back can a Background Check go?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act sets time limits on how far back a background check can go, but there are several exceptions to these standards. Many employers conduct background checks […]
Ohio House proposes considerable hurdles to hiring process
Excerpted from natlawreview.com, by Douglas M. Oldham The Ohio House has proposed a bill designed to protect the privacy of employment applicants, but the bill also could make hiring more […]
Lawsuit highlights the challenge of privacy in digital age
Excerpted from latimes.com, by David Lazarus For anyone who feels powerless about controlling their personal information in a world of search engines and public databases, take heart. A recent court […]
Calls grow for Canada to modernize privacy laws
Excerpted from theglobeandmail.com, by Susan Krashinsky Robertson New privacy regulations coming into force in Europe next year are calling into question whether Canada’s approach to privacy is keeping up with […]