A common misconception amongst human resource professionals is that their background screening provider is reporting the most up-to-date and precise information when it comes to candidate background checks. There are many different providers in the industry using a variety of sources for their data. One of the most popular screening searches is the National Criminal Database (NCDB) but there are many misconceptions about this search. Here is a look at the difference between searches performed using due diligence and solely using National Criminal Database data dumps:

1. Due Diligence vs Data Dumps
A common misconception amongst human resource professionals is that their background
screening provider is reporting the most up-to-date and precise information when it comes to
candidate background checks. There are many different providers in the industry using a variety
of sources for their data. One of the most popular screening searches is the National Criminal
Database (NCDB) but there are many misconceptions about this search. Here is a look at the
difference between searches performed using due diligence and solely using National Criminal
Database data dumps:
Due Diligence Data Dumps
Conclusion: A complete and thorough background check
conducted by knowledgeable researchers, may take a
longer time to complete, but is the best way to avoid
hiring dishonest and unreliable employees.
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Data that’s included
Instant - 24 Hours48 - 72 Hours
Retrieving data from multiple
sources can create a longer lead time
for a background screening report.
Information that is retrieved is solely
from a database, reducing report lead
time. However, derogatory information
requires follow up.
Speed
NO!YES!
By using multiple data sources, em-
ployers are complying with the FCRA.
Using potentially adverse information
directly from a national database is
not in compliance with the FCRA.
FCRA Compliance
Performing a variety of searches with
common names paired with social
security numbers and dates of birth
have a better chance of indentifying
candidate's proper report.
Databases typically do not contain
identifiers such as social security
numbers or dates of birth.
Name Variations
James Smith
Jimmy Smith
Jim D. Smith
Multiple
Various sources such as criminal history,
drug testing, education, experience and
reference verification provide further
insight into a candidate.
One
The national criminal database will
only pull criminal history and govern-
ment sanction related information.
Jim Smith
James Smith
Provides the most current and
reliable information available
through various sources.
Retrieves static information that
is not updated as changes occur
to a particular case.*
*Database updates vary by county and different time frames (Weekly, Monthly,
Quarterly, Semi-Annually, Annually)
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