What is a background check?
A background check is a pre-employment screening that verifies a candidate's identity and history. It may include criminal records, employment history, education, and references, depending on local law and the role. Many security frameworks expect screening for staff with access to sensitive data.
What the buyer is really asking
Say who is checked (employees, contractors, or both), what the check covers, and when it happens. Local law limits what you can check in some countries, so describe the rule by region if it varies.
Other ways buyers ask it
Every one of these wants the same answer:
- “Do you perform background checks on employees and contractors?”
- “What does your background screening include?”
- “Are background checks repeated periodically?”
Evidence to have ready
- The screening section of your HR security policy
- Your background check provider
How Tyrvar answers this
Tyrvar treats every wording above as one question. You write the answer once, attach the evidence, and revisit it when your setup changes. Each buyer gets that approved answer no matter how their questionnaire words it. If you have not answered it yet, Tyrvar flags the question for you and does not make something up. Try it on your own questionnaire.
Related hr security questions
- Do employees sign confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)?
- Describe the security onboarding and offboarding process for employees.
- What is the process for handling security violations by employees?
- What controls require unattended workspaces to be cleared, with papers, screens, and removable media holding sensitive information concealed or secured?