National database for background checks is a myth by Melissa Sorenson, National Association of Professional Background Screeners - 04/04/13 8:30 PM ET ...

The federal personnel agency whose records were plundered by hackers linked to China says it has temporarily shut down a massive database used to update and store background investigation records.

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It would also make sure that federal agencies follow through on their own requirement that they send information to the database.

The federal personnel agency whose records were plundered by hackers linked to China says it has temporarily shut down a massive database used to update and store background investigation records.