Company Overview

Background Information Services, Inc.(BISI) is a leading provider of background screening services, serving employers, landlords, property managers, and volunteer organizations worldwide. BISI aims to provide clients with the information they need to make informed decisions about the people they work with, live with, and serve.

BISI is headquartered in the United States. It has been in business since 1989 and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association and The Society for Human Resource Management. BISI offers a wide range of services, including court record searches, sex offender searches, healthcare sanctions verification, driving records, eviction records, and federal inquiries.

BISI also integrates with the leading applicant tracking systems and can develop electronic systems specifically for customers not ready for an ATS. The accreditations speak for their dedication to their clients and the high quality of their services. It strives to provide an accurate, complete picture of an individual so that its clients can make the best possible decisions.

Clients can order individual services or create a package of services that fits their needs. BISI also offers an online self-service platform, which allows clients to run their background checks on potential employees, tenants, or volunteers.

All BISI services are backed by a team of experts available to answer any questions and help clients interpret the background check results. 

Type Of Consumer Data Collected

Background Information Services Incorporation collects a variety of consumer data, including:

• Personal Information such as name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, social security number

• Employment Information such as job history, salary, skills

• Educational history such as schools attended, degrees earned

• Financial history such as credit score, bankruptcies, foreclosures

• Public Records such as evictions, criminal history, liens, judgments

• Social Media Information from sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

BISI does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe BISI has collected personal information from a child under 13, be sure to get in touch with them immediately.

How Is Consumer Data Collected?

BISI collects consumer data from a variety of sources, including:

• Directly from consumers:

  When individuals fill out forms on the BISI website or provide their information to customer service representatives over the phone or through email.

• From third-party data providers:

  BISI purchases consumer data from third-party data providers.

How Is Consumer Data Used?

Background Information Services Incorporation collects consumer data for a variety of purposes, including:

• To provide their services:

  BISI collects the necessary information to run background checks and provide other services to their clients.

• To market their services:

  BISI may use personal information to send marketing materials or contact individuals interested in their services.

• To improve their website and services:

  BISI may use personal information to help improve their website and the overall quality of their services.

• To comply with legal obligations:

  BISI may use personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

BISI does not sell personal information to third parties. It takes data security and privacy seriously and has implemented various measures to protect consumer data.

• Physical security measures such as locked cabinets and restricted access to their offices.

• Electronic security measures such as password protection and firewalls.

• Organizational security measures such as employee training and background checks.

The Rights Given Under CCPA, FCRA, GDPR, And DPA

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Data Protection Act (DPA) all offer certain rights to consumers concerning their data. These rights include the right to:

• Know what personal information is being collected about you

• Access your personal information

• Request that your personal information be deleted

• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

BISI takes these consumer rights seriously and has implemented procedures to comply with them.

How To Request Deletion Of Your Data?

If you would like to request deletion of your data, don't hesitate to get in touch with BISI's customer service at 800-433-6010 or compliance@bisi.com. You can also write to them at 

Background Information Services, Inc.

1716 N Main St. Suite A, #168

Longmont, CO 80501

While sending an email, don't forget to include the following:

• Your full name

• Your email address

• Your mailing address

• Your phone number

• A statement that you would like your data deleted from BIS's records.

BISI will respond to your request within 30 days. Please note that while BISI will make every effort to delete your data, they may be required to retain some of your information to comply with legal obligations.