SaaS transparency ranking · People and HR
Background screening software
36 vendors · updated 2026-10-17 · 2 without enough data for a score
Pre-employment background check and verification providers, ranked by what they publish about how they handle candidate data.
Public transparency score, not a product or security rating. Transparency means: published on the vendor's own site, readable without a login, found by us at the addresses we checked.
-4points below the median of every category we measure
- Background screening13
- All categories17
- A0 0%
- B1 3%
- C1 3%
- D4 12%
- E7 21%
- F21 62%
- Data processing agreement2, filter to these
- Subprocessor list2, filter to these
- Data location stated12, filter to these
- Status page with history8, filter to these
- Band B1, filter to these
- Band C1, filter to these
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1
Xrefxref.comTransparency 70/100 BBand B
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: found
- Public pricing: found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: found
- Named privacy contact: found
8 found4 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, No third-party tracking before consent, +2Transparency alternatives
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2
Turnturn.aiTransparency 61/100 CBand C
- Data processing agreement: found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: found
- Named privacy contact: found
7 found5 gapsGaps Subprocessor list, Status page with history, +3Transparency alternatives
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3
Zinczincwork.comTransparency 52/100 DBand D
- Data processing agreement: found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: found
- Named privacy contact: found
6 found6 gapsGaps Subprocessor list, Status page with history, +4Transparency alternatives
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4
GoodHiregoodhire.comTransparency 48/100 DBand D
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: found
- Public pricing: found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: found
6 found6 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +4Transparency alternatives
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5
Trueworktruework.comTransparency 48/100 DBand D
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
5 found7 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Public pricing, +5Transparency alternatives
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6
Certncertn.coTransparency 43/100 DBand D
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: found
6 found6 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +4Transparency alternatives
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7
Asurintasurint.comTransparency 30/100 EBand E
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
3 found9 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +7Transparency alternatives
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8
SpringVerifyspringverify.comTransparency 30/100 EBand E
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: found
4 found8 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +6Transparency alternatives
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9
AuthBridgeauthbridge.comTransparency 26/100 EBand E
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: found
3 found9 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +7Transparency alternatives
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10
Checkrcheckr.comTransparency 26/100 EBand E
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: found
- Named privacy contact: not found
3 found9 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +7Transparency alternatives
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11
Crimcheckcrimcheck.netTransparency 26/100 EBand E
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: found
3 found9 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +7Transparency alternatives
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12
ScoutLogicscoutlogicscreening.comTransparency 26/100 EBand E
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
3 found9 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +7Transparency alternatives
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13
Veremarkveremark.comTransparency 26/100 EBand E
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: found
- Public pricing: found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
3 found9 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +7Transparency alternatives
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14
Verified Firstverifiedfirst.comTransparency 22/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
3 found9 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +7Transparency alternatives
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15
Yardstikyardstik.comTransparency 22/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
3 found9 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +7Transparency alternatives
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16
Cisivecisive.comTransparency 17/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
2 found10 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +8Transparency alternatives
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17
Choice Screeningchoicescreening.comTransparency 13/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
2 found10 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +8Transparency alternatives
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18
HireRighthireright.comTransparency 13/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
2 found10 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +8Transparency alternatives
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19
S2Verifys2verify.comTransparency 13/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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20
SentryLinksentrylink.comTransparency 13/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
2 found10 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +8Transparency alternatives
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21
Accurate Backgroundaccurate.comTransparency 9/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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22
Data Factsdatafacts.comTransparency 9/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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23
DISA Global Solutionsdisa.comTransparency 9/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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24
First Advantagefadv.comTransparency 9/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
2 found10 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +8Transparency alternatives
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25
IDfyidfy.comTransparency 9/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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26
InfoMartinfomart-usa.comTransparency 9/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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27
Universal Background Screeninguniversalbackground.comTransparency 9/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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28
Validity Screeningvalidityscreening.comTransparency 9/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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29
ClearStarclearstar.netTransparency 4/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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30
Shield Screeningshieldscreening.comTransparency 4/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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31
Trusted Employeestrustedemployees.comTransparency 4/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: found
1 found11 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +9Transparency alternatives
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32
Barada Associatesbaradainc.comTransparency 0/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
0 found12 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +10Transparency alternatives
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33
JDPjdp.comTransparency 0/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
0 found12 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +10Transparency alternatives
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34
Victigvictig.comTransparency 0/100 FBand F
- Data processing agreement: not found
- Subprocessor list: not found
- Data location stated: not found
- Status page with history: not found
- Public pricing: not found
- Certifications named: not found
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not found
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: not found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not found
- Notice before subprocessors change: not found
- Named privacy contact: not found
0 found12 gapsGaps Data processing agreement, Subprocessor list, +10Transparency alternatives
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Peopletrailpeopletrail.comNot enough data: 0 of 12 criteria measured, so no transparency score
- Data processing agreement: not measured
- Subprocessor list: not measured
- Data location stated: not measured
- Status page with history: not measured
- Public pricing: not measured
- Certifications named: not measured
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not measured
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not measured
- No third-party tracking before consent: not measured
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not measured
- Notice before subprocessors change: not measured
- Named privacy contact: not measured
0 found0 gaps12 not measuredNothing measured, so no score
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Vettyvetty.coNot enough data: 2 of 12 criteria measured, so no transparency score
- Data processing agreement: not measured
- Subprocessor list: not measured
- Data location stated: not measured
- Status page with history: not measured
- Public pricing: not measured
- Certifications named: not measured
- Uptime SLA with a figure: not measured
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS: not found
- No third-party tracking before consent: found
- security.txt (RFC 9116): not measured
- Notice before subprocessors change: not measured
- Named privacy contact: not measured
1 found1 gap10 not measuredGaps HTTPS enforced with HSTS
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Tick 2 vendors to compare them. 0 of 2 selected 1 of 2 selected 2 of 2 selected More than 2 selected. A comparison sets 2 side by side.
Narrow it down
Each of these lists the Background screening vendors that meet one condition, with the source for each, and appears only where at least 8 of them meet it.
- Background screening vendors with a status page with history 8
- Background screening vendors with a named privacy contact 10
This category, criterion by criterion
How this market does on each criterion, with its own share and how it compares with the rest.
- Data processing agreement
- Subprocessor list
- Data location stated
- Status page with history
- Public pricing
- Certifications named
- Uptime SLA with a figure
- HTTPS enforced with HSTS
- No third-party tracking before consent
- security.txt (RFC 9116)
- Notice before subprocessors change
- Named privacy contact
Every result links its source on the vendor page. A grey segment means we could not measure it, not that it is missing. See how we score.