Checkr, Inc.

Checkr, Inc. provides comprehensive, AI-powered background checks and identity verification services primarily for businesses to screen potential employees and contractors. Their platform offers a wide range of screenings, including criminal records, motor vehicle reports, employment and education verification, and drug testing, serving various industries across more than 200 countries. While their main customers are companies making hiring and trust-based decisions, they also allow individuals to run background checks on themselves or on caregivers like nannies. The compilation of sensitive data, such as criminal history, driving records, and employment history, poses significant privacy risks; inaccuracies in these reports could lead to denial of employment, and a data breach could expose individuals to identity theft, fraud, and targeted harassment. To protect themselves, individuals should be cautious about where they share their personal information, review their own reports for errors, and exercise their right to dispute inaccuracies.