Resources

Background Check Resources​

We provide trustworthy information to assist you with strategies that empower business growth, enlighten leadership and help you face the future with confidence. Our resources help turn intelligence into insight.

Blog

Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD)

Blog

Background Screening is Changing: 3 Global Trends to Watch

Blog

Three Emerging Trends Impacting the Future of Background Screening

Blog

Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act delayed by one year

Blog

Social Media Screening

In the European Economic Area

Blog

GDPR Information Series #6: Data Transfers

Blog

GDPR Information Series #5: Data Subject Rights

Blog

GDPR Information Series #4: Lawful Basis for Processing

Blog

GDPR Information Series #3: The Data Protection Officer

Blog

GDPR Information Series #2: Demonstrating Compliance with the GDPR

Blog

GDPR Information Series #1: GDPR BASICS

What is the GDPR and how will it impact background screening services we receive from First Advantage?

Press Release

First Advantage Releases 2020 Top Screening Trends & Insights Research

Identifies Five Growth Trends Including More Social Screening and More Searches per Candidate

Blog

First Advantage New Chief Experience Officer Weighs in on COVID-19

Blog

The world has changed. What’s the impact on background screening?

Read how global employers are adjusting during a time of social distancing

Blog

Six Sigma Team Delivers Three Screening Package Improvements for Major Manufacturer

Press Release

First Advantage Receives 2019 HR Service Provider Award from Human Resources Director Magazine

Industry Leader Takes Gold in Pre-Employment Screening and Psychometric Assessment Category

Press Release

First Advantage Announces Partnership with LinkedIn Talent Hub

Integration into Applicant Tracking System Delivers Seamless Hiring Experience

Press Release

First Advantage Announces Strategic Partnership with Jobvite

Integration into Marketplace Advances Screening Capabilities for HR and Recruiting Teams

Press Release

Silver Lake To Acquire First Advantage

Investment Will Enable Further Technology Differentiation and Accelerate Impressive Growth Trajectory

Blog

First Advantage Bags Gold in the Pre-employment Screening & Psychometric Assessment category at the HRD Service Provider Awards 2019

Trend Report

Asia Pacific Employment Screening Trends Report 2019

We Are Your First Advantage

Data Sheet

Medical Assessments

A clear path to a more robust screening program

Data Sheet

Profile Advantage

Deliver the global, mobile solution candidates expect

Data Sheet

Enterprise Advantage

Easily verify candidate credentials and criminal history around the world

Blog

The Banking Royal Commission and Background Screening

The Banking Royal Commission was established on 14th December 2017 by the Australian government pursuant to the Royal Commissions Act 1902 to inquire into and report on misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry. The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry was presented on 1st February 2019. There were 76 recommendation for industry, calling for […]

Blog

Scott Staples – Navigating global minefields in background screening

Article published in HR Magazine Hong Kong

Trend Report

Asia Pacific Trends 2015

Macro and micro level views of the Asia Pacific region

Trend Report

Asia Pacific Trends 2016

Asia Pacific employment screening trends report

Webinar

Solving Recruitment Complexities with iCIMS Prime Connector

Blog

Meet Your Future Co-Workers Seminar 2018

Blog

Collection, Use and Disclosure of Singapore’s National Registration Identification Card Number

Blog

GDPR in Australia

Press Release

First Advantage Global Operations Executive Named Global Advisory Council Chair For NAPBS

Press Release

Scrole Group Limited partners with First Advantage in Australia to provide screenings for international school employees

Press Release

First Advantage is proud to announce its NAPBS accreditation

Blog

Singapore Public Consultation relating to Privacy

Press Release

First Advantage Earns a 2017 International Business Award for Company of the Year

Press Release

First Advantage Earns a 2017 International Business Award for Company of the Year

Blog

Data Privacy in the Philippines

Press Release

First Advantage Honored As Bronze Stevie Award Winner In 2017 American Business Awards℠

Blog

Privacy Awareness Week – Asia Pacific

Press Release

World’s Leading Background Screening Company Names New CEO

Press Release

First Advantage Recognized By Human Resources Leaders As The Best Background Screening Company In South Asia

Press Release

First Advantage Now Supports The Electronic Ordering Of DOT Drug Tests

Press Release

First Advantage Voted By HRM Asia’s Readers As The Best Background Screening Provider

Press Release

International Survey: One In Four Say They Have Exaggerated The Truth To Get Hired