A New Challenger to Equifax’s Employee Verification Service

This article discusses the emerging trend of companies offering services to verify employment history and income. The Equifax data breach in 2017 resulted in the exposure of personal information for millions of people, including Social Security numbers. As a result, there has been a growing demand for more secure and reliable systems for verifying employment and income. The article profiles a company called Truework that aims to address this need by providing a platform for employees to grant secure access to their employment and income data to authorized third parties, such as lenders or landlords. The article also explores the potential benefits and challenges of using such services for both employees and businesses.