Legal Considerations for Background Screening in Canada

Technology has brought people together and made the world a much smaller place. But, in doing so, technology has stretched the limits of private space and what personal information can be shared with the masses. To ensure they respect the rights of applicants and employees, organizations should be aware of their obligations and develop background checking policies that take into account the applicants’ and employees’ particular needs, risk tolerance and legal obligations.

Download our White Paper, “Legal Considerations for Background Screening in Canada” to have a guide to the various federal and provincial laws in Canada which affect employment background checks including:

• Privacy Laws
• Human Rights Laws
• Consumer Reporting Laws