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dyanisse··on Checkr (YC S14) raises $9M to provide an API for background checks
Intelius does not offer FCRA compliant background check. Employers cannot use it to screen candidates. We (Checkr) are not reselling any background checks from other providers.
dyanisse··on Checkr (YC S14) raises $9M to provide an API for background checks
Thanks Chas!
dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
thanks for your feedback, we will add the ability to delete an account and all related data in our product.
dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
Yes the FCRA regulates consumer reports and background checks are consumer reports even if they are not mentioned in the text. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0157-employment-backgr... Please speak to a lawyer before making false statements.
dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
Sorry if this is not clear on the pricing page. We will make updates. The pricing is for 1 report on 1 person. Unlimited county searches in the counties where the person lived in the last 7 years.
dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
Hi, I am the cofounder and I want to jump in. The Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates the background screening industry and gives rights to consumers. We cannot disclose offenses older than 7 years old. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-r...
dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
please email daniel at checkr.io and we will delete your SSN and personal data.

This is a light version of a background check (since we have to pay for it). Our pricing page references packages with extensive screenings and results.

dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
bultwith.com just scans web pages and guesses front-end libraries. We use Ruby/Sinatra/MySQL/MongoDB/IronMQ for the back-end.
dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
Hi,

The sources are the 3 credit bureaus for SSN, direct access to DMVs for MVR, and different databases and sources for criminal data.

dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
Yes, only in the US for now.
dyanisse··on Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
My friend and I hacked an API to run background checks. We wanted to show it to the HN community and get your feedback on it. You can run 1 background check on yourself for free.
dyanisse··on Ask HN: What are programming jobs that require travel?
Developer evangelist. You travel to developer conferences, hackathons and other events.
dyanisse··on 'I've Got Nothing to Hide' and Other Misunderstandings of Privacy [pdf]
Does anyone want to write a summary of this paper in his blog? it would be fantastic!