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📋 Pipeline Selection Guide

Choosing the right verification pipeline is crucial for balancing thoroughness, cost, and compliance requirements. This guide helps you select the optimal combination of reports for your specific use case.

Understanding Verification Pipelines

Section titled “Understanding Verification Pipelines”

A verification pipeline is a predefined combination of background check reports that work together to provide comprehensive verification. Each pipeline is designed for specific business scenarios and risk levels.

Pipeline Categories by Scope

Section titled “Pipeline Categories by Scope”

Basic ID Check

Section titled “Basic ID Check”

Purpose: Identity verification only Use Cases: Low-risk positions, basic KYC requirements Coverage: Document validation and personal data verification

Basic Background Check

Section titled “Basic Background Check”

Purpose: Identity + criminal record screening Use Cases: General employment, ride-sharing, basic security roles Coverage: Identity verification + criminal history

Standard Background Check

Section titled “Standard Background Check”

Purpose: Comprehensive verification with enhanced data validation Use Cases: Financial services, healthcare, education, management positions Coverage: Enhanced identity verification + comprehensive criminal records + financial validation

Driver’s Background Check

Section titled “Driver’s Background Check”

Purpose: Specialized for driving-related positions Use Cases: Transportation, delivery, logistics, commercial driving Coverage: Identity + criminal records + driving history + license validation

Country-Specific Pipeline Recommendations

Section titled “Country-Specific Pipeline Recommendations”

🇲🇽 Mexico

Section titled “🇲🇽 Mexico”

Mexico Basic ID Check

Section titled “Mexico Basic ID Check”
Reports: CURP + Name Check + DOB Check
Cost: $ (Low)
Time: ~30 seconds
Best For: E-commerce, basic verification, account opening

Mexico Basic Background Check

Section titled “Mexico Basic Background Check”
Reports: CURP + Name Check + DOB Check + State Match + Federal Match + US Match
Cost: $$ (Medium)
Time: ~2 minutes
Best For: Ride-sharing, general employment, customer service

Mexico Standard Background Check

Section titled “Mexico Standard Background Check”
Reports: CURP + Name Check + DOB Check + NSS + RFC + Fiscal Info +
         State Match + Federal Match + US Match
Cost: $$$ (High)
Time: ~5 minutes
Best For: Financial services, management, healthcare, education

Sanctions Check

Section titled “Sanctions Check”
Reports: CURP + Name Check + DOB Check + NSS + RFC + Fiscal Info + Sanctions
Cost: $$$$ (Premium)
Time: ~3 minutes
Best For: Banking, international trade, high-security positions

🇧🇷 Brazil

Section titled “🇧🇷 Brazil”

Brazil Basic ID Check

Section titled “Brazil Basic ID Check”
Reports: CPF Status + Name Check + DOB Check
Cost: $ (Low)
Time: ~45 seconds
Best For: Basic verification, e-commerce, account validation

Brazil Basic Background Check

Section titled “Brazil Basic Background Check”
Reports: CPF Status + Name Check + DOB Check + National Criminal Record
Cost: $$ (Medium)
Time: ~2 minutes
Best For: General employment, service positions

Brazil Standard Background Check

Section titled “Brazil Standard Background Check”
Reports: CPF Status + Name Check + DOB Check + National Criminal Record +
         Enhanced Criminal Search
Cost: $$$ (High)
Time: ~4 minutes
Best For: Financial services, healthcare, education, management

🇨🇱 Chile

Section titled “🇨🇱 Chile”

Chile Basic Background Check

Section titled “Chile Basic Background Check”
Reports: RUN Status + Criminal Records + AML Check
Cost: $$ (Medium)
Time: ~90 seconds
Best For: General employment, basic compliance

Enhanced Background Check

Section titled “Enhanced Background Check”
Reports: RUN Status + Criminal Records + Justice Certificate + AML Check
Cost: $$$ (High)
Time: ~3 minutes
Best For: Financial services, government positions

Industry-Specific Recommendations

Section titled “Industry-Specific Recommendations”

Financial Services

Section titled “Financial Services”

Compliance Requirements: High Recommended Pipeline: Standard Background Check + Sanctions Key Reports:

  • Identity verification (CURP/CPF/RUN)
  • Enhanced criminal records
  • Financial validation (NSS, RFC, Tax status)
  • International sanctions screening
  • AML checks where available

Rationale: Financial institutions require comprehensive verification for regulatory compliance and risk management.

Healthcare

Section titled “Healthcare”

Compliance Requirements: High Recommended Pipeline: Standard Background Check Key Reports:

  • Complete identity verification
  • Comprehensive criminal background
  • Professional license validation (where applicable)
  • Educational verification

Rationale: Patient safety and regulatory requirements demand thorough screening.

Technology/Startups

Section titled “Technology/Startups”

Compliance Requirements: Medium Recommended Pipeline: Basic Background Check Key Reports:

  • Identity verification
  • Basic criminal records
  • Optional: Enhanced screening for senior positions

Rationale: Balance between due diligence and operational efficiency.

Transportation/Logistics

Section titled “Transportation/Logistics”

Compliance Requirements: High (driving-related) Recommended Pipeline: Driver’s Background Check Key Reports:

  • Identity verification
  • Criminal records
  • Driving history and violations
  • License status validation
  • Vehicle-related checks

Rationale: Public safety and liability concerns require specialized screening.

E-commerce/Retail

Section titled “E-commerce/Retail”

Compliance Requirements: Low-Medium Recommended Pipeline: Basic ID Check or Basic Background Check Key Reports:

  • Identity verification
  • Basic criminal screening (for customer-facing roles)

Rationale: Cost-effective verification for lower-risk positions.

Education

Section titled “Education”

Compliance Requirements: High Recommended Pipeline: Standard Background Check Key Reports:

  • Complete identity verification
  • Comprehensive criminal background
  • Educational credential verification
  • Professional license validation

Rationale: Student safety and institutional reputation protection.

Risk-Based Selection Framework

Section titled “Risk-Based Selection Framework”

Low Risk Scenarios

Section titled “Low Risk Scenarios”

Characteristics:

  • Remote work positions
  • No access to sensitive data
  • Limited customer interaction
  • Non-financial roles

Recommended: Basic ID Check

Medium Risk Scenarios

Section titled “Medium Risk Scenarios”

Characteristics:

  • Customer-facing positions
  • Access to company systems
  • Handling of non-sensitive data
  • Standard employment roles

Recommended: Basic Background Check

High Risk Scenarios

Section titled “High Risk Scenarios”

Characteristics:

  • Financial responsibilities
  • Access to sensitive data
  • Management positions
  • Regulatory compliance requirements

Recommended: Standard Background Check + Sanctions

Critical Risk Scenarios

Section titled “Critical Risk Scenarios”

Characteristics:

  • Banking and financial services
  • Healthcare with patient access
  • Government and security roles
  • International business operations

Recommended: Enhanced verification with all available reports

Cost Optimization Strategies

Section titled “Cost Optimization Strategies”

Tiered Approach

Section titled “Tiered Approach”
  1. Initial Screening: Basic ID Check for all candidates
  2. Conditional Enhancement: Upgrade to comprehensive screening for finalists
  3. Role-Based Scaling: Different pipelines for different position levels

Volume Considerations

Section titled “Volume Considerations”
  • High Volume: Optimize for speed and cost with basic pipelines
  • Low Volume: Invest in comprehensive screening for quality
  • Mixed Volume: Use conditional logic based on role importance

Geographic Optimization

Section titled “Geographic Optimization”
  • Single Country: Use country-optimized pipelines
  • Multi-Country: Standardize on available reports across regions
  • Global Operations: Implement region-specific strategies

Implementation Best Practices

Section titled “Implementation Best Practices”

Pipeline Configuration

Section titled “Pipeline Configuration”
{
  "pipeline_name": "standard_background_check_mx",
  "country_code": "MX",
  "reports_enabled": [
    "curp",
    "name_check",
    "dob_check",
    "nss",
    "rfc",
    "fiscal_info",
    "state_match",
    "federal_match",
    "us_match"
  ],
  "report_settings": {
    "name_check": {
      "name_score_min": 0.95,
      "name_fragment_check": true
    }
  }
}

Conditional Logic

Section titled “Conditional Logic”
function selectPipeline(role, riskLevel, country) {
  if (riskLevel === 'critical' || role.includes('financial')) {
    return `enhanced_background_check_${country}`;
  } else if (riskLevel === 'high' || role.includes('management')) {
    return `standard_background_check_${country}`;
  } else if (riskLevel === 'medium') {
    return `basic_background_check_${country}`;
  } else {
    return `basic_id_check_${country}`;
  }
}

Quality Assurance

Section titled “Quality Assurance”
  • Regular Review: Assess pipeline effectiveness quarterly
  • Compliance Monitoring: Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
  • Performance Metrics: Track completion rates, accuracy, and cost
  • Feedback Integration: Incorporate hiring manager feedback

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Section titled “Troubleshooting Common Issues”

High Failure Rates

Section titled “High Failure Rates”

Symptoms: Many candidates fail verification Solutions:

  • Review pipeline requirements for appropriateness
  • Check data quality and input validation
  • Consider regional data availability issues

Slow Processing Times

Section titled “Slow Processing Times”

Symptoms: Reports take longer than expected Solutions:

  • Optimize report combinations
  • Check for database connectivity issues
  • Consider peak usage times

Cost Overruns

Section titled “Cost Overruns”

Symptoms: Verification costs exceed budget Solutions:

  • Implement tiered screening approach
  • Review pipeline necessity for each role type
  • Negotiate volume discounts
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