Fieldprint Capture Protocol Does Not Permit "Contactless" Fingerprinting
While some government agencies have altered processes to accommodate social distancing guidelines, fingerprint capture protocol has not been amended. Read More
FBI Restriction on Fingerprint Repurposing
Recently, some confusion has been generated in the marketplace regarding a change by the FBI pertaining to the repurposing of fingerprints for any lawful use. In this context, "repurposing" references instances in which an applicant has fingerprints collected for one purpose ( i.e., FBI checks) and that same collection is used for additional purposes (i.e., Nationwide Multistate Licensing System ("NMLS") or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority... Read More
Fieldprint Site Policy Update
Updated policy dictates that Fieldprint sites operate according to state ordinances. Read More
Reminder: Review Your Fingerprinting Program
BIG wants to remind our fingerprinting service clients that it is crucial for legal counsel and/or other experts to continually review your fingerprinting program to ensure compliance with updated FBI requirements. Read More
Important Announcement for FINRA Firms
FINRA recently announced the outsourcing of their store and forward software, expected to go live in September, 2021. Read More