background verification check definition

background verification check means a verification of the identity and background of staff or contractors of an entity in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethics, which is proportional to business requirements, the classification of the information to be accessed and
background verification check means a verification of the identity and background of staff or contractors of an entity in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethics, which is proportional to business requirements, the classification of the information to be accessed and the perceived risks. The verification check may be performed by the entity itself, an external company performing a screening, or through a government clearing;