Limit the amount of personal information required for background checks.

Most businesses require background investigations. The amount of information can be very personal. Information should be limited to the applicants first and last name, middle initial, birth date, last four digits of Social Security number, criminal history and foreign relations.
Information currently being requested; info listed above, previous address, relatives: deceased and living, neighbors names including middle names; their addresses and job titles, applicants previous employers, whether the applicant has been fired, people who can verify unemployment, people who can verify self employment. Former drug use and psych history. The point is, were just trying to do a job, we are not trying to run the country or become members of Congress. Also limit request for personal info online.