New Legislation for Background Screeners
Beginning January 1, 2012, SB 909 will be in full affect. The bill signed by, then Governor -Arnold Schwarzenegger, effects how Consumer Reporting Agencies conduct business. Beginning in 2012, Professional Background Screeners and Consumer Reporting Agencies in California must post their Privacy Policies on their website and must be able to provide a written copy upon request of the consumer. Also, the consumer must be provided with the contact information of the Consumer Rep