Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including background checks. Requires disclosure and authorization from the individual.

EEOC Guidelines: Federal guidelines that ensure background checks are conducted in a non-discriminatory manner and are relevant to the job position.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, which must be considered when conducting background checks.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination and must be considered when requesting medical information during background checks.

Privacy Act of 1974: Establishes requirements for the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies.

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA): Amends the FCRA to provide additional privacy and security protections for consumer information.

Ban the Box Laws: State-specific laws that restrict when employers can inquire about an applicant's criminal history during the hiring process.

State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing the collection, storage, and use of personal information during background checks.

State Employment Screening Laws: State-specific requirements for conducting employment background checks and the scope of permitted investigations.

State Credit Check Restrictions: State-specific limitations on when and how employers can use credit information in employment decisions.

Industry-Specific Requirements: Specialized background check requirements for sectors like healthcare, finance, and education.

PII Handling Guidelines: Requirements for the proper handling, storage, and protection of personally identifiable information collected during background checks.

Consumer Rights Provisions: Requirements for informing individuals of their rights regarding background checks, including dispute procedures and access to results.

Adverse Action Requirements: Procedures that must be followed when taking adverse action based on background check results, including pre-adverse action notices.