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The Background Check Authorization Form is a crucial document used in German employment contexts when an organization needs to conduct pre-employment or ongoing background screenings. It must comply with the strict requirements of the GDPR, the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and relevant employment laws. This document is typically used during the hiring process or when existing employees are being considered for sensitive positions. It includes detailed information about the types of checks to be performed, data processing methods, retention periods, and the rights of the individual under data protection law. The form must be particularly detailed in Germany due to strict privacy laws and the need for explicit consent for each type of check being conducted. It serves as both a legal authorization and a transparency document, ensuring that the data subject is fully informed about how their personal information will be processed.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer/requesting organization and the candidate/subject of the background check

2. Purpose of Processing: Clear explanation of why the background check is being conducted and how the information will be used

3. Scope of Authorization: Detailed description of what types of checks will be performed (e.g., employment history, education verification, criminal records)

4. Data Processing Details: Information about how personal data will be collected, processed, stored, and protected in compliance with GDPR and BDSG

5. Rights of the Data Subject: Overview of the candidate's rights under GDPR including right to access, rectification, erasure, and withdrawal of consent

6. Duration of Authorization: Specification of how long the authorization remains valid and when it expires

7. Declaration and Signature: Confirmation of voluntary consent and understanding of the form's contents, with space for date and signature