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What is Digital Finger Printing?

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Sharon Rondeau
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CAPTURES “ALL THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION”

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What does digital finger printing entail?

(Nov. 15, 2018) — Nowadays digital finger printing has become a way of applying for a criminal background check. Your fingerprints are taken and scanned and sent to RCPM for criminal background check. The RCPM have the fingerprints stored in their National Criminal Records Repository. Digital finger printing is a biometric identification technology that offers an automated system for identifying a person. For a long time it has been used in criminal records and law enforcement settings. But now it can be used for identifying civilians.

Your fingerprints will identify all the important information about you such as your name, date of birth, address, arrests, and employment, among others. This information is also held by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) which consists of criminal arrests, disposition cases and charges. Additionally, the local police may also information about you such as your insurance information, vehicle accidents and the statements made by you. The digital finger printing does not have to be taken for criminal background checks only. In Canada, citizens need a background check for employment, licensing and other purposes.  You can use digital finger printing services for:

  • Security screening requiring DCN number
  • Immi­gra­tion and citizenships in Canada or other countries
  • Employment
  • Adoptions both Canadian and International
  • International Travel– U.S. Waiver, Visa
  • Pardon applications
  • Name Change
  • For Health Canada
  • For acquiring contracts and licenses
  • Vol­un­teer work
  • To get a copy of the pardoned crim­i­nal record
  • Security clearances
  • Request made under the Privacy Act
  • ICCRCExam/Licensing
  • Fingerprinting for Nursing Boards
  • All other non-criminal purposes

Ensure that you acquire high quality state-of-the-art services from an accredited and certified agency, nationalpardon. The information should be confidential and professionally conducted. Also, the services should be affordable.

Ensure that the firm is accredited and certified by the Canadian Real Time Iden­ti­fi­ca­tion Services Division (CCRTIS), has been recognized by the FBI and the citizenship and Immigration Canada among other agencies.

Things You Need For Your Digital Finger Printing Appointment

Most firms that offer digital finger printing services will require that you have the following:

  • A valid and government issued photo ID, which could be a driver’s license, military card, green card, state ID or a passport.
  • A reason for needing a background check. If it is your employer, you will need a background reason for needing the background check. Also, you should know if you need the FBI or the BCI checks.
  • An address of where to send the results.
  • A way of payment.

Ensure that you have all the information and documentation ready for a speedy and efficient outcome.

What are the Benefits of Digital Finger Printing?

  1. Safety– Using the state of the art technology, your fingerprints will be captured and safely transmitted to the RCPM through a secure link.
  2. Credibility– Most third party agencies and companies trust digital finger printing services to run a background criminal check for civil applications.
  3. Quick and Effective– It takes only approximately 20 minutes to capture digital finger prints. You will get a response within 72 hours from the RCPM if you do not have a criminal record.