Question 1

What is the OutsourceVerify glossary for?

Accepted Answer

The glossary provides precise definitions for background verification, employment screening, data protection, and compliance terms used across the OutsourceVerify knowledge base. Each entry links to authoritative sources where applicable: regulatory bodies, primary legislation, and standards organisations. It exists so procurement, talent acquisition, TPRM, and information security teams can align on shared vocabulary when evaluating BGV programmes.

Question 2

How do I find a specific term?

Accepted Answer

The glossary is organised alphabetically with a sticky letter index at the top, and a search field that filters entries in real time. Entries are tagged by category (BGV methodology, data protection law, compliance, technology) and many include cross-references to related entries elsewhere in the knowledge base. Hard-to-find concepts are often listed under both their formal name and the common shorthand.

Question 3

How often is the glossary updated?

Accepted Answer

The glossary is reviewed quarterly and updated whenever regulatory, methodological, or terminology changes warrant. Recent additions include AI-related screening concepts, EU AI Act definitions, and updated data residency terminology following the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Each entry carries an implicit last-reviewed date through the knowledge base's overall content cadence.

Background verification & data protection glossary