The Future of Employment Background Check: Privacy, Speed, and Inclusion
By Marc Solomon, SVP, Sales & Marketing, Trua. I’ve been in the IDV and background space for a while and I constantly here how hiring often stalls, sometime up to 10 days, because of a legacy employment background check. That delay cost in hire the right candidate to a competitor who moves faster. These experiences have […]
The End Of Assumed Presence: Verifiable Intent In The Age Of Autonomous Agents
This article was originally written by Trua CTO Jeff Highman for Forbes. Be sure to view the original. The End Of Assumed Presence: Verifiable Intent In The Age Of Autonomous Agents For decades, every digital system behind online transactions rested on one basic assumption: a real human being is sitting there, paying attention and making […]
The Hidden I-9 Compliance Crisis Costing U.S. Employers Millions in Fines
Millions in fines for paperwork mistakes? It’s happening right now. In 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) delivered multiple wake-up calls to employers. In one major action, ICE proposed over $8 million in civil penalties against three Colorado janitorial companies following Form I-9 audits that uncovered widespread employment eligibility violations. CCS Denver, Inc. alone […]
Digital Platforms Need A Gig Passport, Not Another Screening Queue
This article was originally featured on Forbes by Trua CEO Raj Ananthanpillai. Be sure to view the original source. Social media platforms have connected us to more people than ever, but they haven’t made us trust each other more. They’ve gotten good at helping us find what we’re looking for and putting the right people […]
What Is the Best Background Check Service for Employers: Key Features to Look For
Key Takeaways: Let’s be honest: background checks have been a bottleneck for years. About 70% of employers say they slow down hiring. And it gets worse. EEOC guidance shows that outdated screening practices put organizations at serious compliance risk. Think about it: you run a background check on day one, and then what? Nothing. New […]
Carnival Cruise Data Breach 2026: Nearly 6 Million Customers’ Personal Data Exposed – Including Passports & Driver’s Licenses
The Carnival Corporation data breach announced this week is raising serious concerns across the United States, with nearly 6 million customers potentially affected by the Carnival data leak 2026. In April 2026, attackers used social engineering to compromise an employee account, gaining access to sensitive customer information including names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, dates of […]
Delivery Apps Are Letting Unvetted Drivers on the Road and interacting with customers: CBS Investigation Exposes the Dangers
A recent CBS News Los Angeles investigation revealed a troubling reality in the gig marketplace: delivery and rideshare accounts are being bought, rented, and used by individuals who were never properly vetted. In some cases, drivers may not even hold a valid driver’s license. The story raises serious concerns about identity verification, customer and general […]
Digital Trust Credentials Can Help Untangle America’s State Privacy Morass
Original article By Raj Ananthanpillai on Forbes Digital Trust Credentials Can Help Untangle America’s State Privacy Morass Being a consumer today is exhausting. You get asked for the same sensitive personal details again and again—when you apply for a job, open a bank account, sign up for a gig platform, rent an apartment, or verify […]
Why Digital Trust Needs A New Foundation
Article By: Raj Ananthanpillai, originally published on Forbes Have you ever stopped to consider how many times you’ve shared your driver’s license, Social Security number, or other personal details just to prove something basic about yourself? Every time we start a new job, open a bank account, rent an apartment, or even join a new […]
How Do Continuous Background Checks Compare to Periodic Rescreening? Pros, Cons, and Compliance Considerations
Key Takeaways: Picture this: a financial services firm runs its annual rescreening, and everything looks clean. But four months later, one of their employees has their license suspended. For eight months, that person keeps handling regulated transactions. Nobody knew. That is the blind spot periodic rescreening creates. And it raises a question every compliance team […]