Canadian and British Columbia privacy commissioners investigate Certn, a Victoria-based background check company, for compliance with data protection laws.

Canadian and British Columbia privacy commissioners have launched an investigation into Victoria-based company, Certn, which performs background checks for landlords and others. The investigation aims to ensure the company complies with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act, specifically focusing on consent provisions and appropriate data usage. Certn claims to offer 100% online automated background checks, including criminal record checks, identity checks, and employment verification, in over 200 countries.

June 04, 2024
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