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Data Sheet

UScreen™

A one-stop background screening solution for small business.

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First Advantage Earns OSPAR Attestation from the Association of Banks in Singapore

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COVID-19 and Background Screening

Tips for Better Hiring and Screening as We Transition to a New Normal

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HR Leaders: You can’t do this alone

During this uncertain time, mobilize people managers across your business

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First Advantage Takes Gold in HRD HR Service Provider Awards for Second Year in a Row

Global Leader Received Top Honors in Pre-Employment Screening and Psychometric Assessment Category

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Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD)

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Background Screening is Changing: 3 Global Trends to Watch

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Three Emerging Trends Impacting the Future of Background Screening

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Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act delayed by one year

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Social Media Screening

In the European Economic Area

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GDPR Information Series #6: Data Transfers

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GDPR Information Series #5: Data Subject Rights

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GDPR Information Series #4: Lawful Basis for Processing

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GDPR Information Series #3: The Data Protection Officer

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GDPR Information Series #2: Demonstrating Compliance with the GDPR

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GDPR Information Series #1: GDPR BASICS

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

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First Advantage Releases 2020 Top Screening Trends & Insights Research

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

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

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

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

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Six Sigma Team Delivers Three Screening Package Improvements for Major Manufacturer

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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

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First Advantage Announces Partnership with LinkedIn Talent Hub

Integration into Applicant Tracking System Delivers Seamless Hiring Experience

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First Advantage Announces Strategic Partnership with Jobvite

Integration into Marketplace Advances Screening Capabilities for HR and Recruiting Teams

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Silver Lake To Acquire First Advantage

Investment Will Enable Further Technology Differentiation and Accelerate Impressive Growth Trajectory

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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

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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 […]

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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

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Meet Your Future Co-Workers Seminar 2018

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

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GDPR in Australia

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

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

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First Advantage is proud to announce its NAPBS accreditation

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Singapore Public Consultation relating to Privacy

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

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

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Data Privacy in the Philippines

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

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Privacy Awareness Week – Asia Pacific

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World’s Leading Background Screening Company Names New CEO

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

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First Advantage Now Supports The Electronic Ordering Of DOT Drug Tests

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

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