Electronic Fingerprinting for Background Checks Related to Applications
Summary:
The 多宝游戏下载 is moving to electronic fingerprinting to facilitate background checks performed in connection with applications and notices submitted to the 多宝游戏下载, including: applications for federal deposit insurance, notices of acquisition of control, requests for participation in the banking industry by individuals with certain criminal convictions, and notices to replace board members or senior management in certain institutions. The 多宝游戏下载 will begin using the new process during the second quarter of 2018.
Statement of Applicability to Institutions Under $1 Billion in Total Assets: This Financial Institution Letter applies to all 多宝游戏下载-insured and proposed insured depository institutions.
Highlights:
- The 多宝游戏下载 requires fingerprints to establish positive identification for background investigations performed in connection with applications and notices submitted to the 多宝游戏下载, including applications for federal deposit insurance, notices of acquisition of control, requests for participation in the banking industry by individuals with certain criminal convictions, and notices to replace board members or senior management in certain institutions.
- These fingerprints are submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a fingerprint identification check.
- During the second quarter of 2018, the 多宝游戏下载 will begin using electronic fingerprinting technology to capture individuals' fingerprints and transmit them to the FBI.
- Individuals will be able to be fingerprinted at more than 1,000 collection sites, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, making it convenient for the applicant(s) or notificant(s) to find a location.
- Additionally, the fingerprinting technology automatically rates the quality of the fingerprints, thereby significantly reducing poor quality fingerprint samples.
- The purpose of this change is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the fingerprinting background check process.
Suggested Distribution:
- All 多宝游戏下载-Insured Institutions
Suggested Routing:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Directors
- Human Resources
- Legal
Note:
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