Recent surveys and industry reports highlight major shifts in background verification (BGV) and hiring security as of October 2026:

• High Identity Fraud in India: A recent HireRight/industry survey revealed that 74% of Indian employers identified identity fraud among candidates or employees, placing India at the top of surveyed global markets. Employers cited protecting brand reputation (39%), workplace safety (36%), and corporate value alignment (36%) as top screening goals.

AI Deepfake Threats in Interviews: On July 31, 2026, a coalition of 11 allied nations (including the US, Japan, France, and Italy) issued a coordinated alert warning that real-time AI deepfake video is actively defeating live video interviews. Threat researchers noted that single operators can swap personas across multiple interview sessions with consumer hardware.

First Advantage’s 2026 Global Workforce Trends Report shows that 76% of hiring managers have faced falsified employment details, pushing companies away from one-time pre-employment checks toward continuous lifecycle monitoring.

Regulatory Compliance Under DPDP Act: Indian employers face heightened scrutiny regarding data privacy and consent workflows under the phased implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, making compliant digital authorization mandatory.

Discrepancy Rates: Industry data shows that roughly 1 in 4 to 5 background checks in India surface a discrepancy in past employment, education, or identity credentials.