Human Resources: Employment Background Investigations, Inc. solutions joins a distinguished group of global firms

Owings Mills, MD (June 4, 2007) Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI) a leading provider of world-wide background screening, drug testing and occupational healthcare solutions joins a distinguished group of global firms that have met the strict European standard for data privacy protection. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the European Safe Harbor Commission have recently awarded EBI its Safe Harbor certification.

The U.S. Department of Commerce, in consultation with the European Commission, developed the safe harbor framework to bridge the different geographical approaches to privacy and to ensure uninterrupted and streamlined transfer of data between Europe and the United States.

EBI prides itself on the ability to fully protect the integrity of all personal data flowing through its systems. By strictly adhering to the standards brought forth by the Safe Harbor policy as well as having one of the most state-of-the-art secure data networks, EBI is now part of an elite global data protection alliance.

Rick Kurland, President and CEO of EBI stated “we are committed to supporting our clients, no matter where they conduct business, The Safe Harbor certification, together with our international presence, demonstrates our commitment and proactive approach to global data protection by providing our clients on both continents with the assurance that their background screening needs will be fully supported and their data privacy fully protected.

"With Safe Harbor certification, EBI has added another layer of security to its already robust data security protocols. The Safe Harbor certification now provides EBI's multinational clients with the option of processing their European Union-based data in the United States without complications. EBI's clients and applicants can rest assured that their data is secure. We are honored to be in the elite group of Safe Harbor certified firms."

In today's global business environment, privacy and data protection play a more significant role every day," said Robert Capwell, Chief Knowledge Officer, of EBI. "EBI’s Safe Harbor certification is essential for our customers to ensure seamless business interaction, while meeting European privacy regulations."

About Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI)

With locations in Owings Mills, Maryland and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Employment Background Investigations (www.ebiinc.com) is a single-source, premier provider of enterprise background screening, drug testing and occupational healthcare services. EBI offers worldwide capabilities tailored to meet clients exact background screening needs. The company services more than 5,000 clients worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies.

Companies worldwide utilize EBI’s background screening, drug testing and occupational healthcare services every day to make better and safer hiring decisions. Personalized customer care, cutting edge technology and data security has been the key reason for EBI’s remarkable growth over the last 14 years.

Contact Information
Robert Capwell, CKO
Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI)
412-928-4001

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