A background screening company with the tools to make informed decisions.

MacData is a locally owned and operated consumer reporting agency, as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, serving businesses and landlords for over a decade.

Providing background checks for over a decade

We specialize in pre-employment background screening, tenant background screening, and LiveScan digital fingerprinting. Businesses across the USA make informed choices with our technology and data collection services.

Along with accurate, compliant reports, we share the latest news and alerts on state and national employment and screening laws.

  • Easy sign-up process
  • Detailed results in minutes
  • One-stop, self-service screening
  • 24/7 access to services and reports

How to start

No deposit, no monthly fee, and free training if you need it. Contact our office and we’ll set up your account today.

  1. 1

    Log in

    Sign in to your MacData account, any time of day.

  2. 2

    Choose a search

    Pick the screening products you need.

  3. 3

    Enter applicant details

    Name, Social Security number, date of birth, and address.

  4. 4

    Submit

    Detailed results arrive in minutes for many searches.

Courts have ruled that

“An employer has a general duty to check criminal records for employees who will have an interface with the public, or who could have a foreseeable opportunity to commit a violent crime against someone in the course of their employment.”

That’s what we’re here for

MacData meets or exceeds the compliance standards of the FCRA, HIPAA, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, EEOC, IRCA, and more. Our reports help protect you and your company against negligent hiring lawsuits caused by poor background checks on applicants, employees, subcontractors, and businesses.

  • FCRA Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • PBSA Professional Background Screening Association
  • HIPAA Health information privacy
  • GLBA Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
  • EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity
  • IRCA Immigration Reform and Control Act

Curious, but not sure what to do next? Read the questions our clients ask most.

We prioritize your success

We are proud members of the Professional Background Screening Association and compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, offering customizable screening packages to fit every business.

Our goal is to offer reliable, affordable, fair, and accurate public records reports that help you make informed hiring and rental decisions, and to help set respected standards for the screening industry.

Start working with a trusted screening agency.

Give us a call or send an email and we’ll get your account ready in no time. No deposit, no monthly fee, and free training if you need it.

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM