How We Began
Over 35 years ago, Karen Jacobsen, the founder of DataScreening, didn’t start with background checks—she started with data integrity. Leaving a well-known national agency, she launched Credit Resources, Inc. (CRI) and pioneered the automation of the credit reporting process in the New York Metropolitan area. This expertise in rapidly and securely compiling sensitive financial data became the crucial foundation for every pre-employment screening solution we offer today.
When major financial institutions, driven by new FDIC requirements, approached CRI for background check solutions, Karen and her team applied their core philosophy: technology-driven accuracy and FCRA compliance. DataScreening was soon launched, not as another vendor, but as a specialized division dedicated to delivering legally sound, comprehensive results. Twenty-two years later, this commitment to due diligence and industry best practices has fueled double-digit growth.
Today, our proprietary background check platform is recognized as a leader in the industry, offering a comprehensive suite of customizable and integrated screening applications that simplify the hiring process while upholding the highest standards of data security and compliance.