Effective Date: March 18, 2026
Direct Screening, operated by Turning Point Data Inc., respects the privacy of individuals whose information we handle. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website and background screening services.
Direct Screening is a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) that provides criminal background screening services for employment, volunteer, and tenant screening purposes in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other applicable laws.
1. Website Privacy
When visitors access our website, we may collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and date and time of access.
This information is used to maintain website functionality, improve website performance, monitor security, and analyze website usage trends.
Information collected through normal website usage is separate from consumer report data used in background screening services.
We do not sell personal information collected through our website. Cookies or similar technologies may be used to support normal website functionality.
2. Client Account Information
Businesses that register for an account with Direct Screening may provide information such as business name, contact name, email address, phone number, billing information, and account credentials.
This information is used solely to create and maintain client accounts, process background screening orders, provide customer support, and communicate service updates.
Client account information is treated as confidential business information and is not shared except as required to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
3. Consumer Report Data
Direct Screening collects and processes personal information about individuals who are the subject of background checks (“Consumers”). This may include information such as name, date of birth, Social Security number when provided, address history, and criminal court records.
This information is used only for permissible purposes allowed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act including employment screening, volunteer screening, tenant screening, and other legally permitted background screening purposes.
Consumer report information may be obtained from public court records, state criminal repositories, authorized government sources, and trusted public record data providers.
Direct Screening maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect this information.
4. Consumer Rights Under the FCRA
Individuals who are the subject of a background check have important rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
These rights include the ability to request a copy of their consumer report, dispute inaccurate or incomplete information, and request reinvestigation of disputed information.
If you believe information in a report provided by Direct Screening is inaccurate, you may submit a dispute through our website or by contacting us directly. We will review disputes and conduct reinvestigations as required by law.
For more information about your rights, please review the Summary of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
5. Client-Provided Information Disclaimer
Direct Screening relies in part on information submitted by clients when ordering background checks. This may include identifying information about the individual being screened.
Direct Screening is not responsible for errors or inaccuracies in information provided by clients at the time a search is requested. If incorrect identifying information is submitted, resulting search results may be incomplete or inaccurate.
6. Public Record Information Disclaimer
Information contained in background reports is derived from public record sources. Court records and government databases may occasionally contain clerical errors, outdated information, or incomplete records.
Direct Screening follows reasonable procedures to verify public record information where required but cannot guarantee that public record sources are completely error-free.
7. Data Security
Direct Screening maintains security practices designed to protect sensitive information including secure data transmission, restricted system access, account authentication controls, and internal data handling procedures.
Access to consumer report data is limited to authorized personnel and authorized client users with a valid permissible purpose.
8. Information Retention
Information may be retained for a period of time necessary to comply with legal requirements, maintain business records, and support dispute resolution and compliance obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable laws.
9. Third-Party Service Providers
Direct Screening may use trusted service providers to support operations such as payment processing, hosting services, data providers, and security monitoring.
These providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Direct Screening may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The most current version will always be available on our website.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to contact us regarding a consumer report, please contact: