AOC changes reduce data available in North Carolina

AOC) policy changes regarding the type of information it will provide to licensed data research companies who request background information about individuals such as candidates and employees, primarily for pre-employment background checks. The purpose of the change is to resolve challenges with expunged cases and inaccurate case information being reported to end users through data providers. Starting Jan. 1, when companies send batch or other automated requests for information, the AOC will respond with only the individual’s name and his or her court case numbers. The AOC will no longer include details about each of those court cases. These changes will result in licensed data researchers having to access the Remote Public System (RPS) to obtain the case details, including charges and disposition. This may result in a slower background checking process. These changes will not affect Mind Your Business (MYB), who already go directly to the sources to find candidate and employee background information. MYB has recognized the RPS as the most reliable source of record information since 1996 when it incorporated use of RPS and advanced technology into its standard operating procedure.]]>