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jono1887 said:

I don't think so.. courts can rule warrants that allow for the release of confidential info if it has to do with a case...

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Krusty the Klown said:

Yes, the courts can rule that, but FOI is for the release of information out of a court setting.

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jono1887 said:

Ohh...right, the freedom of info act. Yea, im pretty sure that doesnt apply for private information, just govt related.

You cant use FOI to get the medical details of your annoying neighbor just to find out their allergies ::

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Nyden said:

You would be surprised as to what details are available on websites specializing in background checks. Past marriages, default history, credit ratings, home ownership, criminal history, etc. Of course, medical history is still a big no-no, and one would be hard pressed to obtain that.

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Nyden said:

You would be surprised as to what details are available on websites specializing in background checks. Past marriages, default history, credit ratings, home ownership, criminal history, etc. Of course, medical history is still a big no-no, and one would be hard pressed to obtain that.

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jono1887 said:

Criminal history, probably yes for employers and the like.. but the rest, incl credit history.. I don't think so. Having the ability to get someones full credit history gives you the ability to open an account in their name essentially..

With home ownership, you can find out for a fee, who owns a particular piece of property, but not vice versa..

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Nyden said:

Perhaps there isn't anything like it for Australian residents, but for American residents - there are plenty of sites. Just search for a background check site on google. I said credit rating, not history. Many landlords in the US use those sorts of services. Basically, privacy is so 1980s

Heck, Zabba Search is a free one in the states, but only really returns name, phone number, and address.

Oh, and most aren't free. It's generally something like $20 per report.

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Krusty the Klown said:

Ok, I haven't come across anything like this for Aussies, must be a US thing. Usually a credit check in Oz consists of references the borrower consents to, then the credit provider contacts them.

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