Discover what's included in Authenticate® background checks
Authenticate® adheres to best practices under the FCRA, HIPPA, GDPR, and other federal laws when conducting background checks. This means specific results, such as arrests and non-convictions, are excluded from the criminal search report. Our reports focus on relevant and legally compliant information to ensure a fair and accurate assessment.
7-Year Criminal Activity Check
The 7-Year Criminal Activity Check is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of criminal history over the past seven years. The following categories are typically included, but variations may occur depending on the jurisdiction or court system:
- Criminal: General criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors.
- Traffic: Violations related to vehicular laws.
- Criminal/Traffic: Offenses involving both criminal activity and traffic violations.
- Infraction: Minor offenses, typically non-criminal.
- Sex Offender: Information related to convicted or charged sex offenders.
- Non-Traffic: Non-vehicular offenses.
- Warrant: Outstanding legal warrants for arrest.
- Ordinance: Violations of local laws or regulations.
- Arrest: Records of arrests (convictions excluded).
- Criminal/Absconder: Individuals who have evaded law enforcement.
- Patriot: Activities related to national security or terrorism.
Global Watchlist Report
Authenticate® uses a Global Watchlist Report to compare verified identities against several key databases to ensure compliance with international sanctions and security measures. These include:
- OFAC (SDN & other lists)
- EU Consolidated list
- HM Treasury Sanctions list
- UN Consolidated list
- FBI Most Wanted list
A matching threshold of 65% determines whether a match exists on any of these watchlists, resulting in a binary outcome (TRUE or FALSE).
County Civil and Criminal Check
The County Civil and Criminal Check helps uncover records related to both civil and criminal cases based on an individual's history of residence. The search covers:
- County Criminal Records: Retrieves felony, traffic, non-convictions, violations, and misdemeanor records from counties where the individual has lived.
- County Civil Records: Searches upper and lower court records, which include:
- Limited or Lower Civil Cases: Claims under $25,000.
- Upper or Unlimited Civil Cases: Claims exceeding $25,000.
Federal Civil and Criminal Check
Federal crimes are sourced from various sections of U.S. law, with primary references to Title 18 and Title 26 of the United States Code. This check ensures a comprehensive view of any federal-level criminal activity, providing valuable insights for background screening.
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