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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including consumer credit information. Requires clear disclosure and written consent for background checks.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be considered when conducting and evaluating background checks to avoid discriminatory practices.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Relevant when considering medical history or disability-related information in background checks.

EEOC Guidelines: Federal guidelines that provide framework for ensuring background checks do not create discriminatory barriers to employment.

Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law establishing code of fair information practices governing collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information.

Ban the Box Laws: State-specific laws that restrict employers from asking about criminal history on initial job applications, varying by jurisdiction.

State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific laws governing the collection, storage, and use of personal information, including background check data.

State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment practices, including restrictions on types of background checks that can be conducted.

State Credit Check Restrictions: State-specific limitations on when and how employers can use credit checks for employment purposes.

State Criminal Background Check Limitations: State-specific restrictions on the use of criminal history in employment decisions, including time limits and types of crimes that can be considered.

FINRA Regulations: Industry-specific requirements for background checks in the financial services sector.

HIPAA Compliance: Healthcare industry-specific requirements regarding the handling of medical information in background checks.

Education Sector Requirements: Specific background check requirements for employees working in educational institutions, particularly those in contact with minors.