In the January 20th PC World, and iPhone app was announced that provides background screening for individuals and employers. Employers doing background checks by iPhone?

The iPhone background check app is provided by a CRA (consumer reporting agency) which means that the process is regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Agency.

According to the FCRA:

If information from a CRA is used for employment purposes, the user has specific duties, which are set forth in Section 604(b) of the FCRA. The user must:

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