On background definition

On background means the interviewee granted me permission to use the information but not to name them directly.
On background means a reporter can use what you have told them
On background generally means that you are providing information that the reporter can use, but they may not quote you OR attribute it to you (you must be clear which, or both, as some reporters define this differently).

Examples of On background in a sentence

  • On background checks under our Fair Credit Reporting Act DOC Authorization Release Forms The following authorization forms are either be.


More Definitions of On background

On background means the reporter may use the information you provide in a story but will not attribute it to you. Be careful not to share information that only you, or a small group of individuals, know because the source can then be determined.