Volume 8, Edition 3, March 2012
 

This Month’s Challenge is sponsored by:



 
 
 

Correct!

Answer:
B. Because the information being shared was a consumer report, employers should be cautious about sharing that information with third parties without the consent of the consumer. Additionally, employers may be violating contractual agreements with CRAs if they share information with other entities.


A client is outsourcing positions to an outside provider and several employees will be transferred to the new organization. The original company has conducted background checks on all the employees that will be transferred. Can they share the results of the background check with the new provider?

A) No; never
B) Yes, if they receive consent from the employee
C) Yes, without any consent from the employee
D) Yes if they charge money for the checks


 

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