Quote Originally Posted by PaulDow View Post
This question was originally brought up on message 15 of the locked thread on January 20, 2016, and again on March 18 in this thread. We still don't have an answer.

It's been almost three weeks since the web seminar on this topic.

The web seminar had the question:
"Is it true that American Checked does not do the actual background check, but forwards the actual information to another entity? Who does the actual check?"

The answer to that question was:
"I do not believe that is the case, correct?
No. AmericanChecked does the background check.
Correct.
And I thought that was something that needed some clarification."

The background authorization and information web page goes to 8f7.com

The SSL security certificate for 8f7.com is owned by a company called BackChecked LLC.

Who is BackChecked LLC?
What is their relationship with AmericanChecked LLC?
If as Rick Larsen says, AmericanChecked LLC is doing the check, why is our information going to a web site owned by BackChecked LLC?
Is, as I suspect, AmericanChecked LLC just a reseller of BackChecked LLC services? If that's the case, then our information is being shared with a 3rd party company. Why is it taking so long to just say that?

The answer to this question is not something addressed in a policy that needs lots of discussion. It's just a fact that we need to know about where our personal information is going.

After almost four months, why don't we have an answer to this simple issue yet?
This has been answered a few times, and I'm directly pulling the verbiage we have in our FAQ. If you have any questions over and above this, I'd encourage you to contact us directly.

Thanks,
Eric

Who is the company doing the background check? Can I trust them?
AmericanChecked http://americanchecked.com/ is a nationally accredited background check company who provides secure screening services to a variety of industries. The U.S. Forest Service, as well as colleges, public school systems, and businesses of every size utilize its services. EAA went through an exhaustive process to find the right vendor that would providing outstanding service while treating our volunteers’ data with the utmost security and sensitivity.

How is my data protected once it’s submitted?
Your data is never shared with any outside vendor at any time. The highest levels of security are also maintained at all levels. If you’re technically oriented, that includes: All data transmission, including XML traffic, is encrypted using SSL certificates issued and monitored with 24/7 security. Servers are protected with multi-level firewall technology and intrusion detection software. Vulnerability scans are conducted on a regular basis by a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor, housed in a SAS 70 Type II audited data center with high-definition cameras. EAA demanded the highest levels of security for any company with access to our volunteers’ information.

Why is there an odd-looking URL address on the background check form’s web page?
That is a specialized URL created by AmericanChecked to encrypt and protect your personal information when you log in. It is an extra step taken by this company to prevent anyone from scanning websites for such information.

https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/aviation-...n-program-faqs