On December 14, 2022 I presented a Professional Background Screening Associations (PBSA) Educational Resources Committee webinar entitled Why You Need a FCRA Compliance Manual and What it Should Include. During the presentation I explain the “reasonable” and “strict” procedures required of background screeners under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Attendees learned how to draft a FCRA Compliance Manual, and the areas of compliance that should be included in their Manual. Click HERE to view the slides from my presentation, which are re-shared with PBSA’s permission.
Internal FCRA Compliance Audits
Internal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Compliance Audits can be an effective way to guard against lawsuits. A properly conducted Audit will expose operational deficiencies which can subject your firm to potential liabilities so you can address them before liability arises. This article describes what an Audit can cover, how to motivate your employees to meaningfully participate in the Audit, what to do with the information gleaned from the Audit and how to protect negative information from the Audit from disclosure if litigation arises.