First Choice Background Screening is a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) that prepares Consumer Reports for authorized parties under the provisions of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). First Choice only collects data pursuant to written Authorization and Disclosure under the FCRA and only disseminates consumer reports to appropriate parties as directed in the written authorization. In other words, data is only collected and distributed at the direction and authorization of consumers. All data is maintained in a secured web site. All data is the property of the consumer. First Choice maintains strict policies and procedures in all aspects of its operation to protect the privacy of consumers.
 
First Choice takes pride in setting itself apart by our strict adherence to, compliance with, and continuous education in state, federal and international laws and regulations that govern our industry, including but not limited to, the FCRA, FACTA, ADA, Patriot Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and Safe Harbor, when applicable.  International data received from the EU is accurate, comprehensive, prominently displayed, accessible, and conforms to the Safe Harbor Principles.

First Choice complies with the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework and the U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union member countries and Switzerland. 

First Choice has certified that it adheres to the Safe Harbor Privacy Principles of notice, choice, onward transfer, security, data integrity, access, and enforcement.  To learn more about the Safe Harbor program, and to view First Choice’s certification, please visit http://www.export.gov/safeharbor/

First Choice continuously educates our clients regarding industry, state, federal, and international changes applicable to the procurement of consumer reports and the information therein.  First Choice has established and implemented training for our employees regarding the privacy policy and procedures directly related to obtaining, handling, implementation, and dissemination of personal data obtained both domestically and internationally.  First Choice has internal policies and procedures in place for periodically conducting objective reviews of compliance with the above, as well as disciplinary procedures for failure to follow them.
 Consumers may exercise their right to inspect any data about them and to object to any data pursuant to the FCRA and applicable state law. See a "Summary of Your Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act" prepared by the Federal Trade Commission.

Any questions or concerns about your privacy should be directed to info@firstchoicebackground.com or write to: First Choice Background Screening Compliance Department 6365 Taft Street Suite 2000 Hollywood, FL 33024 888-222-6988