Website Launched:  12/26/1994 Last Update:  2/14/2013 The Integrity Center, Inc. "objective risk management services" (972) 484-6140 [ Since 1984 ] HOME Reference Articles   SCREENING Check List Backgrounds TUTORIALS SERVICE MENU FCRA THIS COMPANY Our Methods Why Use Us Myths Pitfalls CHECK MYSELF CHECK NANNY USEFUL LINKS Library Statistics PRESS RELEASE Chain of Custody A Chain of Custody is in effect a paperwork trail for an event that documents what the steps in the process were, and what individuals were involved, at what time, and on what date, in the event, at each stage. The term is often associated with drug tests, and when the NIDA protocol is followed to the letter, all parties are assured that the procedure leading up to the results is as represented and that the results are for the individual named.   GLOSSARY   The FCRA Signed Authorization SSN Verification Criminal Conviction History Civil Litigation History Driver's License Record Personal Credit History Employment Verification Education Verification Professional License Verification Drug Test Chain of Custody Glossary of  Benefits Terms