The Privacy Salary How Much Is Your Data Worth to Employers

Lucas and Luna explore a growing trend: employers using third-party data brokers to assess job candidates before and during employment. They break down how companies like Checkr, Sterling, and GoodHire provide background checks that go far beyond criminal records - pulling social media history, purchasing data, and even location patterns. The episode focuses on a 2025 lawsuit against a major retailer accused of using consumer data to predict employee theft risk, raising questions about fairness, transparency, and the limits of consent. Lucas explains the legal grey area: while the Fair Credit Reporting Act offers some protections, it doesn't cover data sourced from public social media or purchased from brokers. Luna challenges whether candidates really have a choice when opting out flags them as uncooperative. The conversation ends with practical steps listeners can take to limit their digital footprint before a job search. No alarmism – just a clear-eyed look at a quietly expanding corner of the data economy. #Privacy #DataBrokers #EmploymentBackgroundChecks #FCRA #FairCreditReportingAct #Checkr #GoodHire #SterlingCheck #WorkplaceSurveillance #CandidatePrivacy #SocialMediaScreening #ConsumerData #Technology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #DataRights #JobSearch #EmployeeRights Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo