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If the government can probe social media as part of the security clearance process, don’t you think as an employer it’s time to consider it as well?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators can now probe Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites as a part of background checks for security clearances — something that lawmakers said Friday was a classic case of the government playing catch-up with technology. http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/e882671d97a245c9bffadbcebd52344c/security-clearance-background-checks-include-social-media

Fake Degrees, Real Risks: Connecticut’s Nursing Credential Fraud

Stories of individuals using fake degrees or licenses continue to make headlines, underscoring the growing threat of credential fraud. One of the latest examples comes

The Candidate Screening Experience: An Impression That Lasts

Choosing the correct background screening provider is not only important for a companies compliance and risk mitigation but also for a candidates experience. The background

Lack of Background Screening in Schools Raises Compliance Concerns

Recent events in Des Moines Public Schools have brought renewed attention to the importance of thorough and ongoing background screening in education. The district’s former

Ban the Box Laws Reshape Hiring Through 2026

In 2025, the landscape of fair chance hiring continues to evolve as more states and cities expand their Ban the Box laws. These regulations, designed