Hacker News Reader

Comment by dyanisse | Hacker News Reader

Hi, I am the cofounder and I want to jump in. The Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates the background screening industry and gives rights to consumers. We cannot disclose offenses older than 7 years old. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-r...

View on HN

1. FCRA has nothing to do with Criminal Records, if you think it does you might want to be looking for a lawyer or a new one if you did get legal advise.

2. My post said 5 years ago so even under your misguided time frame your company would still disclose this information

3. I am firmly against databases and service companies such as yours... I find it creepy and a huge invasion of personal liberty and privacy.

I see nothing in there having to do with criminal charges. Only credit and financial records. Am I missing something?

Yes the FCRA regulates consumer reports and background checks are consumer reports even if they are not mentioned in the text. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0157-employment-backgr... Please speak to a lawyer before making false statements.

Actually it appears we are both right.

Companies such as yours are prohibited from disclosing it because you are classified as "consumer reporting agency" however the disclosure of criminal records by non-consumer reporting agencies is not limited to 7 years.

No you are not. FCRA has nothing at all do to with criminal records and what is disclosed by the courts for a criminal background check which is often for life.

I know people that are in their mid 40's that are still denied employment because of drug possession charges then incurred in their teens.

Reply on news.ycombinator.com