Privacy Question & Answers 

Investigating Applicants

• May I run a credit check on a job applicant or an employee?
• What must I do when running a credit or background check on an applicant or employee?
• What do I do when a Social Security number does not match?

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Medical Examinations

• May I require employees and applicants to have physical examinations?

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Monitoring Employees

• May I search my employees' desks and other things, such as lockers?
• May I read my employees' e-mail and/or listen to their voice mail?
• Can I access an employee's computer and see what he/she has been viewing without invading privacy?

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Privacy - Recordkeeping

• What must I do when running a credit or background check on an applicant or employee?
• May I release an employee's credit information to someone who calls me about it?
• May I test applicants or employees to make sure they are up to the job?
• What kinds of information about employees do I need to keep private from other employees?
• Where should I keep personnel records?

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References and Recommendations

• What are the guidelines for giving references?

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