How long has your
company been in business and where are you located?
Global Information Network has been in
business since March of 1995. We are located in Winter Park,
Florida.
Where
does Global Information Network get all of its information on
applicants?
Directly from Municipal and
Superior Courts, directly from the previous employer. Directly from Federal Court Pacer System,
directly from colleges and universities, directly
from applicable credit bureaus, and in the case of
Motor Vehicle records, from an outside supplier that
gets its information directly from the states on a
daily basis.
Note: Our court records
are NOT a database service as are some. When you
place an order with us, you will obtain the most
current information available.
What
laws govern the collection and use of the kind of
information you make available?
The FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting
Act) is the law that allows the applicant to have a
copy of our reports and to challenge it's accuracy.
The EEOC regulations allow you to pre-screen
applicants, but prohibits you from hiring decisions
based on sex, age, race, etc.
We have all the appropriate documents for you.
It
may be legal to get this information on a job
applicant, but is it legal to use it to make a hiring
decision?
Absolutely! Misstatements on an
application are grounds for dismissal of an employee
or denying an applicant. In fact, if you hire a
dangerous or unqualified person into a position where
they could harm others, and a reasonable inquiry
would have revealed that information, you can be held
liable for the employee's acts.
I've
decided that I'd like to try your services. How do I
get started?
We understand that when you
make the decision to use our service that you
probably want to get started right away. Please be
assured that the process is easy and we can be
working on your order today. Call us at 800-527-0265 and we will fax or e-mail the
forms needed to
start your account and process your first order.
In addition, please be assured
that we will work with you, to make sure that you are
getting the information you really need at a price
you can afford.
Do
you have software to place orders?
Yes, we have software. With our FRS ordering
software you can place orders and retrieve your reports with just a few
clicks of your mouse.
Does your software have
a price or monthly fee?
No, Global Information Network's report
ordering software is free to our clients. There is no monthly
fee and updates are free also.
Is there a sign up fee
to become a client?
No, All's you need to do is review our company
user agreement, sign and fax back to 888-763-7366. User
Agreement in PDF format
How will we be billed?
Your company will receive a detailed monthly
invoice in the US mail due net 10 days.
Are there other ways to order
reports?
Yes, you can fax
or e-mail your requests. Also starting in March you will be
able to order from a secure web page.