By Judy Sullivan


The live scan fingerprint process is relatively new. It is currently used in just a few countries which include the United States. Here is information about how live scan fingerprinting Florida services work and how they are conducted.

The role of scanned fingerprint records is the same as for the traditional methods. The difference today is that the records are taken by transferring digital scans of the fingers or palm to a computer record which can be compared against the national or international database. The scan has been available since the late 90s. The procedure is completed in just a second or two, using a special computer.

There is a growing use of digitized identity checks in a number of fields. One of these is in doing checks for criminal history before hiring a new employee. In some industries, criminal background checks are mandatory. The employer is prevented from hiring people with certain types of blemishes on their history.

One of the major benefits for live processes is the speed of results. The prospective employer has the information from the scan within two days. The records are matched in every state and every country which has digital records.

In the United States, there are variations between the various states about which occupations fall under regulatory requirements for requiring background checks, including fingerprints. In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration and the state Department of Health require checks. All state operated schools and nurseries also require such checks. The scanning process is done at "live Scan Agencies" which are approved by the State. The image is taken be a certified employee known as a Live Scan Operator. This worker has no other job responsibilities.

The first step in the process is a request by a potential employer to the applicant to undergo the process. If the applicant agrees, the employer provides all the necessary documentation to start the process. In practice, the applicant simply places the palm or finger(s) on the screen. Under usual conditions, the reading is completed in less than two second. The digital information is transferred to the State Department of Justice and the FBI where it is checked against official records. The results are returned only to the requester. The intermediary agency does not see the information on the criminal record, if any.

The person whose information was collected via the scans of the finger(s) or palm print has the right to complain if there is reason to believe that confidentiality was breached on the part of the requester. Licensed agencies must be in compliance with the Federal and state agencies. Applicants receive a code or ID number which maintains confidentiality if a follow-up must be made.

Live scan fingerprinting Florida services provides information to prospective employers in various fields. The need to protect certain members of society against criminal acts is the reason for increasing records and checks of this type. Care is taken during the process to ensure confidentiality and accurate reporting.




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