Does the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Apply to Volunteer Screening?
If a volunteer organization uses a third party to provide background screening services, that report is considered a ‘consumer report’ under the FCRA and subject to all the regulations governing such reports. Hiring an experienced, professional background screening service will, however, not only provide a comprehensive criminal background report. A good background screening company will also be able to assist you with complying with FCRA regulations.