The Ethical Reasoning Behind Background Checks

Collins (2019) discusses several areas that may be covered when an employer conducts a Background Check (see chapter 3).

Please address each (listed below) and share your rationale for agreement or disagreement with each area.

Educational Accomplishments
Credit Checks
Criminal Records
Social Media (searches)
Place yourself in the role of the employer or manager conducting the background check. Would your ethical reasoning differ with the rationale you presented above?