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The “7 year rule” for background checks is a guideline established by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that suggests that criminal convictions should not be reported on a background check after 7 years have elapsed since the date of conviction. However, there are exceptions to this rule, and some states have their own laws and regulations regarding how far back a criminal record can be considered in a background check. Additionally, some employers and industries may have their own policies and guidelines for conducting background checks, which may differ from the FCRA’s recommendations.