Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 29, 2026
Purpose and Scope
Atlantic Employee Screening (“AES,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides employment background screening, verifications, drug testing, occupational health coordination, and related compliance services for employers and other permissible users. AES operates as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and conducts certain services that may involve obtaining or verifying motor vehicle record information governed by the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA).
Protecting personal and consumer information is fundamental to our operations. AES adheres to the FCRA, the DPPA, and all other applicable federal and state laws governing consumer reports, employment screening, driver information, and the handling of personal information.
This Privacy Policy describes how AES collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our website and in connection with the preparation of background screening and related services.
This Policy applies to all personal information AES receives or handles in the course of providing its services, whether obtained through our website, electronically from clients or consumers, or through other means such as paper documentation or verbal communications. Additionally, it applies to:
- visitors to our website;
- individuals who submit information through online forms or portals;
- consumers who authorize a background check conducted by AES; and
- clients and prospective clients who access AES systems or submit information to us.
By using our website or providing information to AES, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
For Background Screening Purposes
AES collects personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, or when it is provided by an AES client with your authorization as required under the FCRA and other laws. Information collected may include:
- name, address, email address, and phone number
- date of birth and place of birth
- Social Security number
- driver’s license or state identification information
- employment and education history
- professional licenses
- information relating to criminal, civil, or credit history as allowed by law
- other identifiers required to complete the background check
Through our Website
When you visit our website, we may also collect:
- information you submit through contact forms or inquiries
- account information when clients access secure portals
- IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and usage data for security and performance
- cookies or similar technologies used to improve website functionality
We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13, and our website is not directed at children.
How We Use Information
AES uses personal information only for lawful purposes permitted under the FCRA and applicable state laws, including:
- conducting background screening investigations authorized by the consumer
- verifying client certifications confirming a permissible purpose and consumer authorization
- communicating with clients or consumers regarding their files
- operating, maintaining, and securing our website and systems
- improving services and responding to inquiries
AES will not use your information for any purpose other than the purpose disclosed at the time of collection unless you consent or unless otherwise permitted by law.
Disclosure of Information
AES does not disclose personal information except as permitted or required by law. Disclosures may include:
- to the AES client who ordered the background check and is authorized to receive the information
- to third-party researchers, courthouses, verification sources, laboratories, or service providers assisting in the background screening process
- to technology providers that support or host AES platforms or systems
- to auditors, regulators, or legal authorities when required
- to another entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or corporate transfer, subject to confidentiality obligations
Third-party service providers receive only the information needed to perform their role and are contractually prohibited from using it for any other purpose. AES requires commercially reasonable safeguards to protect information shared with third parties.
AES does not sell personal information.
International Transfers
AES does not transfer personal consumer information outside the United States or its territories, except in cases where such transfer is necessary to complete a criminal record check or verification of employment, education, reference, and/or professional license located outside of the United States or its territories. If an international search or verification is required, information may be transferred to an overseas source solely for that purpose and under strict confidentiality conditions.
Data Security
AES maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including:
- encryption of data transmitted to and from AES systems
- firewalls, access controls, and network monitoring
- multi-factor authentication for system access
- storage and destruction practices compliant with federal and state law
Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their job responsibilities.
When records are no longer required or must be disposed of, AES follows secure destruction practices consistent with applicable laws.
Website Access, Portals, and Links
Certain sections of our website are restricted to clients and require a login. Information submitted within these portals is used only for legitimate business purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. AES is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
Access, File Disclosure, and Correction Rights
Background Screening File
If AES prepared a background check about you, you have rights under the FCRA and applicable state laws to:
- request a copy of your file;
- dispute inaccurate or incomplete information; and
- receive notice of the results of your dispute.
Consumers may request their file by contacting AES using the information provided at the end of this Policy.
Website Information
If you submitted personal information through our public website and wish to access, update, or correct it, you may contact us using the information provided at the end of this Policy.
Cookies and Online Tracking
AES may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance analytics. You may adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences; however, disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
AES does not track users across third-party websites. We use a cookie consent platform to help users control tracking technologies and may respect browser Do Not Track (DNT) settings where applicable. Third-party analytics or advertising cookies may be used only where permitted by law and subject to user consent.
California Consumer Privacy Act and Similar State Privacy Laws
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state privacy laws may provide certain rights to residents regarding personal information collected outside of AES’s role as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). These rights apply only to personal information collected through non-FCRA means, such as information submitted through our website or general business inquiries.
Personal information that AES collects, processes, or discloses in connection with a background screening report is governed exclusively by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and is not subject to the CCPA or similar state privacy laws.
Residents of California or other states with comparable privacy laws may request access to or deletion of personal information collected through non-FCRA interactions by contacting AES using the information provided at the end of this Policy. AES does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Policy Updates
AES may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. The date of the most recent revision will appear at the top of the Policy.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to request your consumer file, or to obtain information in the event of a security incident involving your personal information, please contact:
Atlantic Employee Screening
8895 N Military Trail Suite 301D
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 776-1804
