A key role for Human Resources and Security in any company is the background screening of not only US based employees, but also of overseas employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, agents and other business associates. A client recently asked what we consider best practice for International Background Checks as it related to complying with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA.

According to KPMG’s US Background Screening Industry (Update April 08), “Demand for specialized or “niche” background screening products such as international background screening is expected to continue at accelerated rates despite a difficult macroeconomic environment.”