Data Protection Policy

Motor Vehicle Report

What information is on a person’s driving record?

People need to be aware of the information about them on their driving records. This could have an impact on their vehicle insurance rates, employment and more. It is advised that drivers get a copy of their driving record periodically. Information on a Driving Record...

Can companies check your GPA?

Can companies check your GPA? Are you tempted to lie on your resume? If you round up your GPA by a few tenths or fudge a few dates, can anyone even find out? Here’s what you need to know about how your GPA affects finding...

Can employers verify education?

Employers typically verify education to find qualified candidates for their organization. The process is necessary so that they can find the right type of applicants to fill specific positions. This is an important step because a lot of professions do need qualified people with unique...

Are Business Tax Returns Public Records?

The short answer is no. Corporate tax returns are private, simply because they are deemed confidential and are protected under Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Tax Reform Act of 1976. Because of this, corporate returns are also not available to certain government...

Does a Company Need Permission to Do a Background Check?

Does a Company Need Permission to Do a Background Check?  Background checks can help reveal a lot of information including financial, criminal, and employment. While the entire process might seem to be an invasion of privacy, there are various laws in place to help protect...

What is a DOT Test?

While many companies require that an individual pass a drug test as part of the hiring process, often times an employer has the final say on whether or not the test will be administered. A DOT test is different in that, it is required by...

Data Protection Policy

Context and overview Key details Policy prepared by: Silverback Cybersecurity for PEI Approved by board / management on: April 2018 Policy became operational on: April 2018 Next review date: October 2020. Introduction Private Eyes Inc. needs to gather and use certain information about individuals. These...

How You Can Use Social Media for Background Checks

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that they will begin collecting social media data on all immigrants entering the country. As an employer, why not hold job applicants to the same standard as the U.S. government? In fact, according to Private Eyes Inc.,...