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Do you perform background checks on employees? How to answer it in a security questionnaire
Why buyers ask this
Buyers want assurance that people with access to their data have been screened where the law allows.
What a strong answer includes
- State what is checked (identity, employment, criminal records) and in which jurisdictions.
- Say whether it applies to contractors with access to production.
- Note that scope depends on local law.
Sample answer to adapt
Replace the bracketed parts with your own facts. Only state what is true for your environment.
Yes, subject to local law. Before access is granted we verify identity and employment history, and for roles with access to production or customer data we conduct [criminal record checks]. This applies to employees and contractors.
Evidence to attach
- Hiring policy excerpt
- Screening vendor confirmation
Common mistakes
- Claiming checks everywhere when local law prevents some of them.
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