1	Background Information Systems of America www.criminalscan.com
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8	"Background Information Systems of America..." Background Information Systems of America is a full service pre-employment background check provider offering: Criminal Background Checks 42 State Criminal History and Inmate Database State, Federal, Canadian, and International Criminal Searches Social Security Traces Validate Social Security Number and gives address history Motor Vehicle Records Education Verification (domestic and international) Employment Verification (domestic and international) OIG and HUD Sanctions
9	"Establish and promote ethical business..." Establish and promote ethical business standards and practices Promote compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Foster awareness of issues related to consumer protection and privacy rights Advocate industry needs to local, state, and federal lawmakers Provide an education forum for members
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11	"The 1980’s . . ." The 1980’s . . . Forward thinking Human Resource departments use Private Investigators to check on applicants No organized network of public record retrievers Long turn-around times, expensive research The early 1990’s . . . Negligent Hiring lawsuits begin to impact the bottom line of major corporations Pre-employment screening becomes a specialty, and dedicated agencies begin to grow
12	"More and more employers awaken..." More and more employers awaken to the high cost of not screening applicants Dedicated Pre-employment screening agencies replace traditional Private Investigators as the main supplier Background Information Systems of America emerges based on desire to address common needs within the industry
13	"SHRM survey reports that 80" SHRM survey reports that 80% of HR professionals use pre-employment screening Total Industry Revenue = $4 Billion Public Record Retrievers (2,000+) Small and Mid-size screening firms (1,000+) Large screening firms, some public (50+) Software and Data providers (30+) Background Information Systems of America Serves a rapidly expanding industry that fills critical needs in a security conscious economy Continually improving standards and best practices
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15	"The “Gold Standard" The “Gold Standard” for protection of consumer rights Applicant must expressly authorize screen Applicant must be given notice before any negative information is used against them Screening agency must investigate applicant claims that report is inaccurate or incomplete Report may only be used for a permissible purpose (e.g. Employment or Tenant screen) Numerous state laws augment the FCRA
16	"Screening may uncover cases of..." Screening may uncover cases of identity theft, providing a benefit to the applicant Screens are restricted to relevant data about the applicant’s public life Strict precautions are taken to protect the confidentiality of all reports Protection of privacy and adherence to law is central to BIS Code of Conduct
17	"Screening agency works to help..." Screening agency works to help employers use data correctly, in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Laws Information used to determine eligibility for employment must be job related A criminal record cannot be used to automatically disqualify an applicant, unless there is a business justification
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19	"Growing public awareness and acceptance..." Growing public awareness and acceptance due to terrorism concerns Expanding role of background screening-- tenants, contractors, team coaches, etc. More comprehensive screenings, requiring more thorough research Screening processes integrating with other Human Resource systems Even greater emphasis on legal compliance
20	"Help employers improve hiring standards..." Help employers improve hiring standards in accordance with evolving state and federal law Help maintain the balance between the right to a safe workplace and the right to individual privacy Help employers avoid legal exposure for negligent hiring and decrease violence in the workplace Augment the homeland security effort, by acting as a highly regulated private sector version of law enforcement Help to improve the productivity of American business by enabling better hiring decisions and lowering the costs of employee turnover.