International Criminal Records Searches
An increasingly global society paired with the reality of global terrorism and violence has brought security to the forefront of critical issues for companies that seek to hire candidates from other countries or establish operations abroad. Not surprisingly, background screening is an important component of the security programs for such companies.
Description of Service:
Proforma’s international background screening covers employees who have worked, lived, or studied outside the country in which your organization is based. We partner with trusted vendors worldwide to provide you with information that is complete, accurate, and useful. Our international background screening service can be conducted in over 90 foreign countries.
Best Practices of International Criminal Background Checks
A best practice that has received much attention is the practice of off-shoring background checks to overseas vendors. Proforma will NEVER offshore your sensitive applicant data, such as social security numbers and financial account information. This practice would place both applicants and employers at risk and should be avoided whenever possible. Proforma is a self-certified Concerned CRA and adheres to the group’s promise of keeping all sensitive applicant data inside U.S. borders. Learn more about Concerned CRAs and guidelines for criminal records searches by visiting www.concernedcras.com.
Along these same lines, Proforma also complies with the “Safe Harbor” principles of the United States Department of Commerce in relation to personal data collected in the European Union (EU). We endorse and follow the seven principles and practices outlined by the European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection. This certification is in the name of Proforma Screening Solutions, Inc. and we fulfill our obligation diligently.
Other best practices related to international background screening include:
- International screening typically makes sense for highly sensitive positions or positions of significant trust where the applicant is a current or former foreign resident.
- Use caution when connecting your applicant’s name to an international record since these records may contain limited identifying information to ensure an accurate match. Also, it is common practice for some individuals to “westernize” their names when moving to the U.S. so it’s important to gather previous names.
- Work with a professional background screening company that has a proven track record of delivering accurate and above-board information.
- As with all criminal records information, be sure to comply with rules and regulations related to the appropriate collection, dissemination, and use of such information in the selection process.
Take Action with Risk Match:
Based on results of your background screening efforts, use our Risk Match service to apply rejection criteria (as established by your background screening policy) to deliver a red (do not hire), yellow (needs further review), or green (safe to hire) result. Learn more about Risk Match.
Limitations of International Criminal Background Checks
The processes and protocols of international background screening differ greatly from traditional domestic screening. International government regulations, language and cultural barriers, and many other factors come into play and must be addressed carefully by any employer with international background screening needs. Furthermore, cost and turnaround time are difficult to manage and can become prohibitive.
Typical Turnaround Time:
Turnaround time and costs vary greatly from country to country.
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