Background check terms can be hard to understand, but you need to know the basics in order to do and review background checks for your organization correctly. Here are 5 background screening terms you should know so you can make sure you are collecting information in line with federal, state, local, and business laws and rules.

European leaders are pushing for the tech industry to tighten the bolts of data protection laws in EU member states. With European Commission head Margarethe Vestager demanding stronger enforcement of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policies. Fines for violations have already cost companies operating in Europe more than €146 million within the first two years