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Employers that are either located in Alaska or hiring Alaska residents must abide by the Federal FCRA, and applicable Alaska state employment laws.
This page was created to provide a simple explanation of what an end-user of a background screening report (also known as consumer report) can use in order to be in compliance with Alaska state laws. This page also contains steps an end-user must take to stay in compliance with Alaska state laws.
Please keep in mind that the EEOC must always be taken into consideration when a hiring decision is to be made. The EEOC has provided guidance on how employers can use criminal records during the hiring process. This regulation was issued on April 25, 2012. The EEOC requires employers to individually review each applicant or employee that may be disqualified due to a criminal record. This also follows the regulations set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, the EEOC wants to undertake an adverse action process similar to that of the FCRA. They want to add a pre-adverse action process of their own. Although employers already have an adverse action process that is specific to information contained in consumer reports, the EEOC's adverse action process may be different.
The information that is provided on this page does not discuss requirements under the EEOC nor does it explain how to use criminal records that fall under the regulation of the EEOC. It is suggested that compliance with the EEOC be discussed with legal counsel.
For more detailed information on Alaska state laws, please consult your legal counsel.
This state follows the regulations and standards for hiring policies as set forth by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. There are no additional state or local employment screening laws applicable to Private Employers to consider. Additional laws for State/Public Employers may apply. Please keep in mind that laws are always changing, and we recommend that you seek legal counsel for the most up-to-date legal information.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a set of federal guidelines that helps regulate hiring practices. The FCRA was created to ensure privacy, accuracy, and fairness of consumer information. The FCRA accomplishes this by having a set standard for collecting, disseminating, and using consumer information.
Employers obtaining consumer reports for background screening purposes must follow specific procedures. For example, employers must disclose to the candidate what the background screening is, what information it includes, and how they intend to use it. They must obtain the written consent of the candidate before obtaining a background screening. They may not misuse the information contained in the background screening. There are also strict procedures an employer must follow should they decide not to hire a potential candidate based on the information in the background screening.
The purpose of the FCRA is to help protect employers, employees, and potential job candidates.
Disclaimer
This material is time sensitive. Contact us for updates. This information is subject to frequent change through legislative and court action.
All materials in this page and accompanying information are for general educational purposes and not intended to provide legal, scientific or medical advice. Consult with an appropriate professional to address specific issues.
No additional “Ban the Box” state or local laws applicable to Private Employers to consider. Additional laws for State/Public Employers may apply. Please keep in mind that laws are always changing, and we recommend that you seek legal counsel for the most up-to-date legal information.
Disclaimer
This material is time sensitive. Contact us for updates. This information is subject to frequent change through legislative and court action.
All materials in this page and accompanying information are for general educational purposes and not intended to provide legal, scientific or medical advice. Consult with an appropriate professional to address specific issues.
| County: | Court Fee: | County: | Court Fee: | County: | Court Fee: |
| Akaleutian Islands | $0.00 | Aleutians East | $0.00 | Aleutians West | $0.00 |
| Anchorage | $0.00 | Barrow2 | $0.00 | Bethel | $0.00 |
| Bristol Bay | $0.00 | Cardova-Mccarthy | $0.00 | Denali | $0.00 |
| Dillingham | $0.00 | Fairbanks | $0.00 | Fairbanks North Star | $0.00 |
| Haines | $0.00 | HOONAH-ANGOON | $0.00 | Juneau | $0.00 |
| Kenai Peninsula | $0.00 | Kenai-Cook Inlet | $0.00 | Ketchikan Gateway | $0.00 |
| Kobuk | $0.00 | Kodiak Island | $0.00 | Kuskokwim | $0.00 |
| Lake and Peninsula | $0.00 | Lynn Canal-Icy | $0.00 | Matanuska Susitna | $0.00 |
| Nome | $0.00 | north slope | $0.00 | Northwest Arctic | $0.00 |
| Palmer Wasilla Talkeetna | $0.00 | Prince Wales Ketchikan | $0.00 | Pulaski | $0.00 |
| Sewardsitkaupper Yukon | $0.00 | sitka | $0.00 | Skagway Hoonah Angoon | $0.00 |
| Skagway Yakutat Angoon | $0.00 | SOUTH E. FAIRBANKS | $0.00 | Southeast Fairbanks | $0.00 |
| Straitsnome | $0.00 | Valdez Chitina Whittier | $0.00 | Valdez Cordova | $0.00 |
| Wade Hampton | $0.00 | Wrangell Petersburg | $0.00 | Yakutat | $0.00 |
| Yukon Koyukuk | $0.00 |
Alaska Security Freeze Notice
AK Stat § 45.48.170
Consumers Have the Right to Obtain a Security Freeze
You may obtain a security freeze on your credit report and credit score for $5 to protect your privacy and ensure that credit is not granted in your name without your knowledge. You may not have to pay the $5 charge if you are a victim of identity theft. You have a right to place a security freeze on your credit report and credit score under state law (AS 45.48.100 - 45.48.290).
The security freeze will prohibit a consumer credit reporting agency from releasing your credit score and any information in your credit report without your express authorization or approval.
The security freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and other services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that using a security freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report and credit score may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan, credit, a mortgage, a governmental service, a governmental payment, a cellular telephone, a utility, an Internet credit card application, an extension of credit at point of sale, and other items and services.
When you place a security freeze on your credit report and credit score, within 10 business days, you will be provided a personal identification number, password, or similar device to use if you choose to remove the freeze on your credit report and credit score or to temporarily authorize the release of your credit report and credit score to a specific third party or specific third parties or for a specific period of time after the freeze is in place.
To provide that authorization, you must contact the consumer credit reporting agency and provide all of the following:
(1) proper identification to verify your identity;
(2) the personal identification number, password, or similar device provided by the consumer credit reporting agency;
(3) proper information necessary to identify the third party or third parties who are authorized to receive the credit report and credit score or the specific period of time for which the credit report and credit score are to be available to third parties.
A consumer credit reporting agency that receives your request to temporarily lift a freeze on a credit report and credit score is required to comply with the request within 15 minutes, except after normal business hours and under certain other conditions, after receiving your request if you make the request by telephone, or an electronic method if the agency provides an electronic method, or within three business days after receiving your request if you make the request by mail. The consumer credit reporting agency may charge you $2 to temporarily lift the freeze.
A security freeze does not apply to circumstances where you have an existing account relationship and a copy of your credit report and credit score are requested by your existing creditor or its agents or affiliates for certain types of account review, collection, fraud control, or similar activities.
If you are actively seeking credit, you should understand that the procedures involved in lifting a security freeze may slow your own applications for credit. You should plan ahead and lift a freeze, either completely if you are shopping around, or specifically for a certain creditor, days before applying for new credit.
You have a right to bring a civil action against someone who violates your rights under these laws on security freezes. The action can be brought against a consumer credit reporting agency.
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