Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

Companies are looking a whole lot deeper than just your social media posts when they do a background check. Companies doing background checks on job seekers who've applied to work for them is not ...

Airbnb began conducting background checks on hosts and guests in 2016 to ensure safety. Advocates for people with prior convictions say the growth of background check companies will lead to more ...