Background means any information, documentation, designs, technical drawings, software (system and application software), algorithms, elaborated design data, technical or industrial data, tools, knowledge, know-how, trade secrets, equipment and services process, methodology, and any intellectual property therein, regardless of their support and whether or not protected by an intellectual property right, developed, created or acquired by one Party independently of the execution of the Contract. The Background shall remain at all times the property of the said Party and its affiliate(s).
Background Check means the process of checking an applicant’s arrest and conviction record, through any means.
Criminal background check means a state criminal background check and a national criminal history check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Natural background means the condition of waters in the absence of man-induced alterations based on the best scientific information available to the Department. The establishment of natural background for an altered waterbody may be based upon a similar unaltered waterbody or on historical pre-alteration data. 62-302.200(15), FAC.
Background investigation means the investigation conducted by a licensee or applicant to support the determination of trustworthiness and reliability.