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Learn the major categories of public records, where to find them, who maintains them, and how to use them responsibly for personal and professional purposes.
Learn the critical differences between personal and business use of people search tools, what the FCRA permits, and how to stay compliant in each scenario.
Learn how to approach unexpected DNA matches, not-parent-expected events, and donor-conceived searches ethically using public records and people search tools.
Learn how HR departments conduct FCRA-compliant background checks, why people search tools are not a substitute, and the compliance steps every employer must follow.
Learn about real legal consequences of misusing people search data for hiring, housing, or credit decisions — and how to stay compliant with the FCRA.