Communication Methods

Web. Through a cutting edge, 128 bit SSL encrypted website, applicant information is entered and transmitted directly to Acxiom. A confidential code and password avails results at customers’ convenience, according to client imposed access rights.

XML. Acxiom offers an XML interface following the HR-XML consortium standard, the details of which can be found at www.hr-xml.org. For submitting XML background requests, we offer a SOAP-based web service over HTTPS. XML results may be pushed to customers via a simple HTTPS POST or by calling the customer’s SOAP-based web service.

Universal File Format (Electronic Batch). Acxiom's UFF is simply a fixed length ASCII text file format typically transferred via FTP. All request and result files are encrypted using PGP or PGP compatible software.

Software Interface / Custom Link. Acxiom's background check process is designed to be easily integrated with virtually any recruiting or payroll system that supports the export of that data. Acxiom has various standard options available from flat ASCII text to XML.

Email. As simple as composing an e-mail, applicant information can be sent to Acxiom for processing. Emailed results will contain, as attachments, completed reports in an unalterable form of Adobe Acrobat.

Fax. Customers can merely provide applicant information via a hardcopy request form and fax it to Acxiom's toll-free number for handling. Moments following completion, results are automatically transferred to a secure, predetermined fax destination.