Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go? Background checks can vary depending on several factors. Generally, they may look back anywhere from seven to ten years, but this isn’t a hard rule. The ...

Conducting a background check on yourself isn’t always necessary if you’re concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant since ...

(RNS) — About 10 years ago, when the state of Pennsylvania passed a law requiring a background check for anyone who worked with children, Megan Benninger volunteered to help her church comply. At the ...

Program directors and administrators are responsible for ensuring compliance with the background checks requirement of the Minors at Northwestern Policy. Once a program director or administrator ...

Significant delays in the processing of background checks are causing headaches across California, leaving applications for jobs and housing stuck in limbo while making it harder for employers and ...