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Enterprise background and identity screening
Sterling is employment background checks software offering enterprise background and identity verification screening across industries and geographies. Founded in 1975 and based in New York, New York, USA, Sterling helps enterprises screening globally work more efficiently and achieve better outcomes.
Sterling is built for enterprises screening globally. It suits teams that want global background screening without spreadsheets and disconnected tools.
Compared with alternatives like HireRight, Sterling differentiates on global background screening. Pricing is quote-based and scoped to your usage and team size.
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Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
PrivacyFedRAMP
GovernmentCSA STAR
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Employment background screening at scale
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