Fastkey Blog
Insights on criminal record checks, identity verification, and background screening in Canada.
What Do Employers Do for Background Checks?
Learn how employers use biometric identity verification and criminal record checks, and how to interpret the three standard results.
What Do Background Checks Show?
Understand the three standard criminal record check results—Negative, Confirmation of a Criminal Record, and Incomplete—and what each means.
How Digital Identity Verification Works in Canada: A Complete Guide
Discover how digital ID verification works in Canada. Learn about biometric selfies, OCR, FINTRAC rules, and why it's the safest way to verify identity online.
What to Do If You Failed a Background Check After a Job Offer
Learn exactly what to do if you failed a background check after a job offer. Discover how to fix report errors, file a dispute, and save your new career today.
How to Automate Background Checks with Make and Fastkey
Learn how to automate criminal record checks, identity verification, and AML/PEP screening with Fastkey and Make. Step-by-step guide with 5 ready-to-use scenario ideas.
How to Automate Criminal Record Checks for TalentHR Employees with Fastkey
Automate criminal record checks for new TalentHR employees using Fastkey and Zapier. RCMP background screening starts automatically when you add a new hire.
How to Automate Criminal Record Checks for Greenhouse Candidates with Fastkey
Automate criminal record checks for Greenhouse candidates using Fastkey and Zapier. RCMP background screening starts automatically when a candidate is hired.
How to Automate Criminal Record Checks for Workday Employees with Fastkey
Automate criminal record checks for new Workday employees using Fastkey and Zapier. RCMP background screening starts automatically when a new worker is added.
How to Automate Identity Verification from Gravity Forms Submissions with Fastkey
Automate identity verification for Gravity Forms submissions on WordPress using Fastkey and Zapier. Every form submission triggers a secure IDV request automatically.
How to Automate Identity Verification from JotForm Submissions with Fastkey
Automate identity verification for JotForm submissions using Fastkey and Zapier. Every form submission triggers a secure IDV request — no manual work required.
How to Automate Identity Verification from Typeform Responses with Fastkey
Automate identity verification for Typeform responses using Fastkey and Zapier. Every form submission triggers a secure IDV request automatically.
How to Automate Identity Verification from Google Forms Responses with Fastkey
Automate identity verification for Google Forms responses using Fastkey and Zapier. Every form submission triggers a secure IDV request — no manual work required.
How to Automate Identity Verification, AML/PEP Screening, and CRA Collection for LendingPad Loans with Fastkey
Automate identity verification, AML/PEP screening, and CRA document collection for LendingPad loans using Fastkey and Zapier. Three Zap templates for complete mortgage compliance.
How to Automate Criminal Record Checks for BambooHR Employees with Fastkey
Automate criminal record checks for new BambooHR employees using Fastkey and Zapier. Learn how to set up automatic RCMP background screening as part of your hiring process.
How to Automate Background Checks with Zapier and Fastkey
Learn how to automate criminal record checks, identity verification, and AML/PEP screening with Fastkey and Zapier. Step-by-step guide with 5 ready-to-use workflow ideas.
How to Use the Fastkey Zoho CRM Extension: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to installing and using the Fastkey Zoho CRM Extension for Canadian criminal record checks, identity verification, and AML/PEP screening.
Fastkey Partners with BluMortgage to Bring Seamless Verification to Your CRM
Fastkey and BluMortgage bring seamless identity verification, background checks, and CRA document retrieval directly into the BluMortgage CRM platform.
Why Run an Employee Background Check: 7 Powerful Reasons
Protect your business with fast, compliant employee background checks. Prevent fraud and costly hiring mistakes. Get started with Fastkey today.
Introducing VerifyCRA: Eliminating Income Fraud in Canadian Mortgages
VerifyCRA is a secure, automated platform that allows mortgage brokers to verify Line 15000 income data directly from the CRA — eliminating the possibility of fraud entirely.
How Long Can a Background Check Take? Expert Tips and Insights
How long can a background check take? Learn average timelines, what delays results, and how to prepare. Get answers and start your check today.
Do Withdrawn Charges Appear on a Background Check? Learn the Truth
Do withdrawn charges appear on a background check? Understand the rules, risks, and next steps. Get clear answers and secure your future starting today.
Will a Conditional Discharge Show Up on a Background Check?
Will a Conditional Discharge Show Up on a Background Check? Discover the facts and how it affects you. Take control and check your record now.
NEWTON VELOCITY PURCHASES 50% OF FASTKEY
Vancouver, British Columbia, March 25, 2025: Fastkey Technology Ltd. (Fastkey) is excited to announce that Newton Connectivity Systems Inc. (Newton) has closed its acquisition of 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of Fastkey for certain cash consideration. This partnership is expected to position Fastkey at the forefront of financial screening and due diligence innovation.
Fastkey vs. Certn, Sterling Backcheck, Triton, MyBackCheck: Which is the Best Background Check Service in Canada?
Fastkey Technology Ltd. outperforms competitors like Certn, MyCRC, Sterling Backcheck, and Triton by offering the most competitive pricing on criminal record checks. At just $19.99 + GST, Fastkey provides the lowest price in Canada, delivering exceptional value without compromising quality.
Biometric ID Verification in Canada: Enhancing Security and Preventing Fraud
Fastkey's Biometric ID Verificaiton tool is Fintrac compliant, and ensures a real person is in front of the camera with a combination of NIST-Level 2 anti-spoofing liveness technologies.
CMBA-BC Affiliate Partnership Announcement
Fastkey is proud to announce its affiliate partnership with the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association of British Columbia.
Stay Compliant with New FINTRAC Regulations for Mortgage Brokers: How Fastkey Can Help
As of October 11, 2024, new FINTRAC regulations have been introduced that impose stricter compliance requirements on mortgage brokers across Canada. These regulations are designed to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing measures, making it more important than ever for brokers to meet identification and verification standards. Fastkey's Biometric ID Verification solution helps you ensure Fintrac compliance.
Fastkey’s FINTRAC-Compliant ID Verification: A Must-Have for Mortgage Brokers, Realtors, and Business Owners
At Fastkey, we offer a powerful and FINTRAC-compliant ID verification tool that simplifies the process while ensuring the highest level of security. Let’s explore how this innovative solution can benefit your business and keep you compliant.
Why Fastkey Is the Fastest Way to Get a Criminal Record Check in Canada
Simply said, for $19.99 not only do you get a biometric ID Verification report, you also receive a Criminal Record Check completed by real police officers.
Criminal Background Check in Toronto: A Step-by-Step Guide
Need a fast and affordable criminal background check in Toronto? Fastkey.com provides secure online criminal record checks for just $19.99, with biometric ID verification included.
Burn your Mortgage Podcast
Recently, Fastkey sat down with mortgage expert Sean Cooper on the Burn your Mortgage Podcast to discuss a variety of topics.
Reliable Identity Verification in Midland: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Orillia: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Kitchener: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Niagara-on-the-Lake: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Mississauga: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in North Bay: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Oshawa: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Kingston: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Chatham: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Chatham-Kent: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Placentia: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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Reliable Identity Verification in Newfoundland and Labrador: Unleash Unprecedented Security
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