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By Ariel Frogge

Understanding How Far Back Fingerprint Checks Reach

Fingerprint background checks are a frequent means of authenticating a person's identification and criminal history, particularly for positions requiring high security or trust. Many consumers, however, are unclear about how far back these checks may go and what type of information they can uncover. This article will teach you the fundamentals of fingerprint background checks, such as how far back a fingerprint background check may go and how long fingerprint data are kept on file. Run A Fr

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Fingerprint background checks are a frequent means of authenticating a person's identification and criminal history, particularly for positions requiring high security or trust. Many consumers, however, are unclear about how far back these checks may go and what type of information they can uncover. This article will teach you the fundamentals of f...
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