Tighter Rules for Criminal Background Checks Urged

"Lawmakers and police agencies are being urged to tighten regulation of criminal background checks to prevent the disclosure of irrelevant and potentially reputation-shattering personal information. Canadians are routinely denied jobs or volunteer positions over unfounded allegations, suicide attempts, and charges that were later withdrawn, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says in a report released over the weekend. A ""patchwork"" of privacy and human rights legislation across Canada means protection against employment discrimination isn't guaranteed, the report said."