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Are database searches legal to use for hiring purposes?

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Are database searches legal to use for hiring purposes?

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No, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (which governs all consumer reports, including background checks) has determined that database-only searches are not legal to use on their own for employment purposes. Families must run an FCRA-compliant background check to be used for any hiring decisions.