EBI’s Safe Harbor Privacy Policy
Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI) is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information in the global marketplace. EBI has established a data privacy policy which complies with the seven Safe Harbor principles administered by the United States Department of Commerce, in accordance with the European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection that went into effect in 1998.
Notice
EBI is a consumer reporting agency that collects personal data solely for the purposes of providing our clients with essential information required to make employment screening decisions. Information provided by an individual may include name, date of birth, Social Security Number, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Number, Professional License information, employment history, education and other credentials. All data is collected, stored and delivered in compliance with applicable law- including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the European Union Data Protection Directive and other local, state and federal laws. EBI does not process personal information in a manner incompatible with the purposes for which it has been collected.
Choice
Consumers that do not want personal data made available to our client may elect not to submit personal information to EBI. Consent forms either from EBI or the consumer’s employer indicate the consumer agrees to provide personally-identifying information, and consent to EBI’s use of that information. With regard to sensitive information, EU residents are given an affirmative choice whether to disclose the information to a third party or if the information will be used in a manner inconsistent with the purposes for which it has been collected.
Onward Transfer (Transfers to Third Parties)
EBI reserves the right to employ other organizations or individuals as our subcontractors. EBI only transfers personal data to agents who provide the same level of privacy protection as is required by these privacy principles.
Access
United States residents have the right to any consumer report produced or maintained by EBI once every twelve months. Information will be mailed via the United States Postal Service within seven days of the consumer’s request. European Union residents may also contact EBI to request a copy of their consumer report. A fee no greater than $12 USD may be charged to cover delivery expenses, information will be forwarded within 30 days via standard delivery methods.
Security
EBI takes reasonable precautions to protect personal information from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. All processes take place at two separate facilities to ensure that your personal data remains secure.
Data integrity
Personal information obtained by EBI is relevant for the purposes of providing our clients with information required to make employment screening decisions. EBI takes reasonable steps to ensure that data is reliable for its intended use, accurate, complete, and current. If any consumer believes any information in EBI's possession is inaccurate, they should contact EBI directly to discuss correcting, amending or deleting the incorrect information.
Enforcement
EBI periodically determines that this privacy policy is accurate and conforms to each of the Safe Harbor principles. EU consumers who feel that their privacy rights may have been violated should contact either EBI or the European Data Protection Authorities directly. EBI will cooperate with the European Data Protection Authorities in the investigation and resolution of all complaints.
Visit the Department of Commerce's Safe Harbor website.
This Privacy Policy may be modified or amended at any time without prior notice. Please review this Privacy Policy prior to contacting EBI with requests or questions. This policy was last updated: 5-18-07
Contact Information
Attn: Compliance
Employment Background Investigations, Inc.
P.O. Box 629
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Telephone: (800) 324-7700
Facsimile: (410) 486-0731