It updates, stores and records information, with a view to rapid retrieval.

It examined the school district's website for information regarding taxes, the current budget, meetings, school board members names and terms, contracts, audits, public records information and more.

The Ohio University archives collection contains records unfolding information regarding employees' background training.

Nonetheless, it warned, while the "availability of public records information from government custodians already poses risks, the look-up services greatly facilitate access to the public records, and thereby substantially increase those risks."

Such software lets corporations mine their libraries of data, mixing and matching clients' records, sales invoices, accounts payable and other information.

Intelius specializes in public records information and offers service to consumers and businesses which include background checks and identity theft protection.

The general public may request records information under the Freedom of Information Act, but not copies of entire records or personal information regarding former military service members.

Phase two of the review contains a number of recommendations for the administration of criminal records, including that more should be done to improve the sharing of criminal records information with other countries.

In addition, criminal records information should be sought from countries where individuals have worked or lived.

This scheme provides enhanced criminal records information to organisations working with children and vulnerable adults.