Privacy Statement

Southeastern Background Services LLC (SBS) values the relationships we have with our clients, business partners, and consumers. We are a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) committed to protecting the privacy of anyone who uses our services or visits our website. Results from search requests are completed and forwarded on to our clients with the expectation of full compliance with the Fair Credit and Reporting Act (FCRA) and all applicable laws as defined in our End User Agreements. SBS does not sell, trade, rent or make available Personally Identifying Information (PII) about our clients / consumers or visitors to this website. Unless we have your consent or are required by law, we will only share the data you provide online with business partners or agents who are acting on our behalf for the uses and services described herein.

Each client has separate electronic and physical file structures to ensure separation of information. Only individuals directly involved in providing SBS client services view search requests and results. Physical files are maintained in secure file storage when not being processed. Obsolete paper files are destroyed via shredding prior to disposal. Electronic files are stored within the system database indefinitely for subsequent retrieval and compliance purposes. Facsimile communications are handled in a secure location with restricted access to authorized personnel only. All workstations are locked upon a preset inactivity time-out to ensure the prevention of unauthorized viewing of search requests and results.

All search transactions, both submissions and retrievals, occur via a secure Internet connection that is protected by Secure Socket Layer 128-bit encryption for privacy. Systems security is integrated into the software at the base level. Authorization categories are established for all users with permission levels set based on individual access criteria. The system Username and Password protection is supplemented with control logs and transaction logs that record activity within the system.