Communication Methods and Turnaround Times

Communication Methods

Web
Through a cutting-edge, 128-bit SSL-encrypted website, applicant information is entered and transmitted directly to Acxiom. A confidential code and password provides results at customers’ convenience, according to client-imposed access rights.

XML
Acxiom offers an XML interface following the HR-XML consortium standard, the details of which can be found at www.hr-xml.org. For submitting XML background requests, we offer a SOAP-based web service over HTTPS. XML results may be pushed to customers via a simple HTTPS POST or by calling the customer’s SOAP-based web service.

Universal File Format (Electronic Batch)
Acxiom’s UFF is simply a fixed-length ASCII text file format typically transferred via FTP. All request and result files are encrypted using PGP or PGP-compatible software.

Software Interface/Custom Link
Acxiom’s background check process is designed to be easily integrated with virtually any recruiting or payroll system that supports the export of that data. Acxiom has various standard options available from flat ASCII text to XML.

E-mail
As simple as composing an e-mail, applicant information can be sent to Acxiom for processing. E-mailed results will contain, as attachments, completed reports in an unalterable Adobe Acrobat document.

Fax
Customers can provide applicant information via a hard-copy request form and fax it to Acxiom’s toll-free number for handling. Moments following completion, results are automatically transferred to a secure, predetermined fax destination.

Standard Turnaround Time Averages

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