What does Ferretly do?

Ferretly is an AI-powered social media background screening platform that analyzes publicly available online content to surface behavioral risk signals for hiring, compliance, and brand protection.

Is Ferretly compliant with FCRA and other regulations?

Ferretly is designed with regulatory compliance at its core. Its workflows support Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements and align with EEOC and GDPR guidance when used for employment-related social media screening.

Ferretly is used by employers, staffing and background screening providers, government agencies, financial services organizations, healthcare providers and brands that want deeper insight into digital behavior than traditional background checks provide.

What data sources does Ferretly analyze?

Ferretly analyzes public content across major social media platforms and can incorporate web, news and media sources to build a clearer picture of digital behavior over time.

How long of a history can Ferretly review?

Depending on the plan and use case, Ferretly can review up to approximately ten years of publicly available social media content, with options for continuous monitoring going forward.

Trusted by 500+ HR Teams

FCRA-Compliant Social Media Screening

Legally defensible social media background checks with built-in compliance. Adverse action workflows, audit trails, and bias-free AI screening for risk-conscious organizations.

Screen 50+ Social Platforms

Comprehensive coverage across all major networks

Results in Under 5 Minutes

Fast enough to keep your hiring pipeline moving

100% EEOC & FCRA Compliant

Legally defensible, bias-free screening

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Built for FCRA Compliance From Day One

Our social media screening platform meets the highest legal and regulatory standards

FCRA Compliant

Operates as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) following all Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements

EEOC Safe

Protected class information automatically excluded to prevent discrimination claims

SOC 2 Type II

Enterprise-grade security with audited controls for data protection

GDPR Ready

Privacy-first design supporting international data protection requirements

100%

FCRA Compliant Reports

Protected Class Data Exposed

7 Years

Audit Trail Retention

The FCRA-Compliant Screening Process

Legally defensible social media screening in three simple steps

Submit Candidate Info

Enter the candidate's name and email. Our system handles the rest, including consent collection.

AI Scans 50+ Platforms

Our AI analyzes public social media profiles, detecting behavioral risk patterns across all major networks.

Get Your Report

Receive a compliant, actionable social media background check report in under 5 minutes.

Trusted by Leading Organizations

See what HR and Compliance leaders are saying

★★★★★

"More and more people are requesting we check for a social media presence of potential applicants. It has been very helpful. Ferretly allows us to include another form of screening to our clients."

Schuler Loers

Operations Manager at Reliable

★★★★★

"Social media screenings are a valuable part of our hiring process, offering insight into a candidate's professionalism, communication style, and alignment with company values. They help us identify potential red flags and ensure a well-rounded view beyond the resume and interview."

Megan Hamm

Employee Engagement Manager, PSBA

★★★★★

"The service provided by the Ferretly team offers unprecedented customer service and the system is easy to use. This is a crucial tool I have used for many projects large and small and they always deliver as promised."

Jordan Wiles

COO of Crucial Casting

Legally Defensible Risk Categories

FCRA-compliant analysis identifies job-relevant behavioral risks without exposing protected information

Violence & Threats

Threatening language, glorification of violence, or aggressive behavior patterns

Discriminatory Content

Racist, sexist, or other hateful content that could indicate workplace risk

Illegal Activity

References to drug use, illegal behavior, or criminal activity

Harassment & Bullying

Patterns of online harassment, cyberbullying, or toxic communication

Unprofessional Conduct

Content that could damage your company's reputation or brand image

Sexually Explicit Content

Inappropriate sexual content or behavior that could create liability

Built-In Adverse Action Workflow

FCRA-compliant adverse action process with full documentation and audit trails

Pre-Adverse Notice

Automated pre-adverse action letter sent to candidate with report copy

Waiting Period

System enforces required waiting period for candidate response

Dispute Handling

Full dispute resolution process with reinvestigation if needed

Final Action

Final adverse action notice with all required disclosures documented

Automated Notices

Pre-adverse and final adverse action notices generated automatically with proper disclosures

Complete Audit Trail

Every action timestamped and documented for 7+ years for legal defensibility

Dispute Resolution

Built-in candidate dispute process with reinvestigation workflow per FCRA requirements

Why Choose Ferretly?

Compare traditional screening methods to Ferretly's AI-powered approach

Feature	Manual Searches	Ferretly AI
Time per candidate	2-4 hours	Under 5 minutes
Platforms covered	3-5 major platforms	50+ platforms
Consistency	Varies by reviewer	100% standardized
Bias elimination	High risk	AI-powered objectivity
Audit trail	Manual notes	Complete documentation
Legal compliance	Difficult to prove	EEOC & FCRA certified

Time per candidate

Manual

2-4 hours

Ferretly

Under 5 min

Platforms covered

Manual

3-5 platforms

Ferretly

50+ platforms

Consistency

Manual

Varies

Ferretly

100% standard

Bias elimination

Manual

High risk

Ferretly

AI objectivity

Audit trail

Manual

Manual notes

Ferretly

Full docs

Legal compliance

Manual

Hard to prove

Ferretly

EEOC & FCRA

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500+

Enterprise Customers

92%

Risk Reduction

5min

Average Report Time

50+

Platforms Analyzed

FCRA Compliance FAQs

Common questions about compliant social media screening

What makes social media screening FCRA compliant?

FCRA-compliant social media screening requires several key elements: Proper disclosures to candidates before screening, written consent collection, adverse action procedures when reports affect hiring decisions, and dispute resolution processes. Ferretly operates as a registered Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) and handles all these requirements automatically, making your social media background checks legally defensible.

How does Ferretly handle adverse action notices?

When you decide not to hire based on screening results, Ferretly's FCRA-compliant workflow automates the process: First, a pre-adverse action notice is sent with a copy of the report and summary of rights. After the required waiting period, if you proceed, a final adverse action notice is generated with all legally required disclosures. Every step is timestamped and documented in your audit trail.

What protected classes are excluded from reports?

Ferretly's AI is trained to automatically exclude EEOC protected class information from reports. This includes: race, religion, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy status, and political affiliation. This ensures your FCRA-compliant social media screening cannot be used for discriminatory hiring practices.

How long do you retain screening records?

Ferretly maintains complete audit trails for 7+ years per FCRA record retention requirements. This includes the original report, all communications with candidates, consent records, adverse action notices, and dispute documentation. This comprehensive record-keeping ensures your FCRA-compliant social media screening remains legally defensible if ever challenged.

Can Ferretly reports be used in legal proceedings?

Yes. Ferretly reports are designed to be legally defensible. As a registered CRA, we follow all FCRA requirements, maintain complete audit trails, and use consistent, bias-free AI analysis. Our reports have been accepted in legal proceedings because they document the exact content found, when it was found, and maintain chain-of-custody records. Many compliance teams choose Ferretly specifically for this legal defensibility.

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