Privacy Rights Clearhouse, a legal nonprofit, provides this guide to background checks. This guide explains what can be covered in a background report, your rights under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and what you can do to prepare for a background check. It also explains your right to get a copy of a background check and what to do if your report includes inaccurate or incomplete information.

Employment Background Checks: A Job Seekers Guide
Topics
- Interviewing
- Job Search
Identities/Populations
- Criminal Record