Checkr is one of the largest employment background screening companies in the United States, processing millions of background checks each year for employers ranging from gig economy platforms like Uber and DoorDash to Fortune 500 companies. If you have ever applied for a job that used Checkr, the company likely holds your personal data including your name, Social Security number, address history, criminal records, and employment history. Here is how to remove your information and exercise your privacy rights.
What Data Does Checkr Collect?
Checkr aggregates data from a wide range of public and private sources to compile background reports for employers. The information they hold may include:
- Full legal name and any aliases or name variations
- Social Security number and date of birth
- Current and previous addresses going back seven or more years
- Criminal records from county, state, and federal courts
- Driving records and motor vehicle reports
- Employment and education verification data
- Sex offender registry and global watchlist results
Checkr Is Regulated by the FCRA
Unlike many data brokers, Checkr operates as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This gives you specific legal rights, including the right to dispute inaccurate information and the right to know what is in your file. However, it also means Checkr may be required to retain certain records for compliance purposes even after you request deletion.
How to Delete Your Personal Data From Checkr
Step 1: Visit the Candidate Portal
Go to candidate.checkr.com/privacy/delete. This is Checkr's dedicated privacy request page for candidates who want to exercise their data deletion rights.
Step 2: Verify Your Identity
Checkr requires identity verification before processing deletion requests. You will need to provide your full name, email address, and potentially additional identifying information so they can locate your records in their system.
Step 3: Select Your Privacy Request Type
Choose the option to delete your personal data or request suppression. Deletion removes your data from Checkr's active systems, while suppression prevents your data from appearing in future reports.
Step 4: Confirm and Submit
Review the details of your request and submit it. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging your request.
Step 5: Wait for Processing
Checkr typically processes deletion requests within 30 to 45 days. You will receive written confirmation once the request has been completed.
Alternative Contact Methods
If you have trouble using the Candidate Portal, you can also submit privacy requests through these channels:
- Email: Send your request to privacy@checkr.com
- Support portal: Log into the Checkr Candidate Portal and submit a support ticket
- Mail: Send a written request to Checkr, Inc., Attention: Privacy Team, 2200 Bridge Pkwy, Suite 201, Redwood City, CA 94065
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As a Consumer Reporting Agency, Checkr must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which gives you these rights:
- Right to access your file: You can request a free copy of your background check report
- Right to dispute inaccuracies: If your report contains errors, Checkr must investigate and correct them within 30 days
- Right to notification: If an employer takes adverse action based on your Checkr report, they must notify you and provide a copy of the report
- Right to sue: You can take legal action against Checkr for FCRA violations, including reporting inaccurate information
State-Specific Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have additional data rights:
- California (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know what data Checkr holds, right to delete, and right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws offer similar deletion and access rights
- Illinois (BIPA): Additional protections if biometric data was collected
Deletion Does Not Prevent Future Checks
Even if Checkr deletes your data from their systems, a future employer can still request a new Checkr background check on you. When that happens, Checkr will re-collect information from its original sources such as court records and public databases. Deletion only removes Checkr's stored copy of your data, not the underlying public records.
How to Dispute Errors on a Checkr Report
If your background check contains inaccurate information, disputing errors is separate from deletion:
- Log into the Candidate Portal at candidate.checkr.com
- Locate the report you want to dispute
- Select the specific items that are inaccurate
- Provide documentation supporting your dispute, such as court documents showing a case was dismissed
- Submit the dispute and wait for Checkr to investigate within 30 days
Protect Your Data Across All Background Check Companies
Checkr is just one of many companies that hold your personal information. Other major background screening firms include GoodHire, HireRight, Sterling, and First Advantage, each with their own data removal processes. Beyond background check companies, hundreds of data brokers and people-search sites also expose your personal details online.
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