eeCheck Asia Background Check Conference 2026: Key Insights on Trusted Hiring Across Asia

Regional expertise, employment credit checks, AI, global communications and ISO audit processes take centre stage across two Hong Kong events.

Seven trends shaping background screening

In the industry updates, Leo Ma, CEO of eeCheck, highlighted seven major developments influencing background screening in 2026:

• Regulatory changes affecting background checks;
• Government-driven screening initiatives;
• AI-driven automation alongside increased risks of fraudulent claims and credentials;
• More knowledgeable, legally aware and privacy-conscious candidates;
• Greater expectations for seamless HR and candidate experiences;
• Increasing adoption of multi-country background check programmes; and
• Growing demand for recognised industry standards and compliance frameworks.

These themes connected screening with organisations’ wider risk management, compliance, technology and workforce governance priorities.

“Background checking is changing very quickly across Asia. Regulation is becoming more sophisticated, candidates are increasingly conscious of how their personal data is handled, and AI is creating both opportunities and new risks,” said Leo Ma, CEO of eeCheck.

“The next stage of the industry is not simply about completing checks faster. It is about building trusted screening processes that combine technology, local expertise, information security, compliance and appropriate human oversight.”

Employment Credit Checks and Financial Integrity

A dedicated session by TransUnion examined trends and insights surrounding employment credit checks and their role in complementing traditional reference checks to form more effective risk-management programmes.

The discussion addressed an increasingly important area for employers, particularly organisations operating in highly regulated environments or handling sensitive personal, financial and business data, as they seek to strengthen workforce integrity while balancing relevance, privacy and regulatory requirements.

Country expertise: privacy, regulation and employer implications across Asia

Country expertise was a central feature of both events. At the June conference, Leo Ma chaired a panel featuring four eeCheck country experts: Cora Chang, Twiggy Cheng, Michael Shin and Cheren Siu. The panel brought local perspectives to the practical challenges of conducting background checks across different markets.

At the September event, Twiggy Cheng presented updates across 12+ key countries, covering data privacy, the latest regulatory developments and their implications for employers’ background check processes.

Together, these sessions connected country-specific developments with the practical considerations employers face when managing screening across multiple jurisdictions. They highlighted the importance of keeping regional screening programmes aligned with local privacy requirements, regulations and verification practices.

This regional and local perspective is central to eeCheck’s approach: employers need consistency in how their programmes are managed, supported by an understanding of how verification operates in each market.

“Asia is not one background check market,” Ma added. “Every jurisdiction has different information sources, regulatory requirements and practical challenges. Our objective is to bring the industry together so employers can learn from each other and develop screening programmes that are both rigorous and locally appropriate.”

AI, automation and the future of verification

The technology discussions explored how innovation can support verification alongside governance, data security and human oversight.

At the June event, Henry Roxas of Affinidi contributed perspectives on trust infrastructure for agentic AI, decentralised credentials, data security, standards and user experience.

Danny continued the discussion in September during the Technology Spotlight: AI & Automation in Background Screening, examining the evolution of screening technology and the potential for AI-enabled workflows to transform how screening is conducted.

Emerging technologies, including agentic AI and decentralised credentials, featured as potential avenues for developing employment verification.

Trusted digital credentials have the potential to allow information to be issued and subsequently verified through secure infrastructure, reducing repeated document submission and supporting more efficient verification experiences.

Inside eeCheck’s operations: Zoom communications and DQS audit processes

The joint session with Zoom and DQS provided a practical look at the communications tools and management-system audits supporting eeCheck’s operations.

Zoom shared how Zoom Phone integrates with eeCheck’s screening solution and supports its global operations. The discussion also highlighted how other Zoom products help eeCheck’s teams communicate and collaborate seamlessly across locations.

This brought a concrete operational perspective to the conference: how connected communications tools support the people coordinating and delivering background checks across different markets.

DQS introduced the audit process for eeCheck’s ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, explaining how eeCheck undergoes audits of its information security and quality management systems.

The session gave attendees insight into the assessment process behind these certifications and the role of recognised management standards in eeCheck’s approach to information security and quality. It connected the discussion of trusted screening with the processes used to assess the management systems supporting service delivery.

Five practical questions for employers reviewing their screening programmes

Drawing on the conference themes, eeCheck highlights five questions employers can use to guide a review of their background screening arrangements:

These questions translate the conference’s themes into a starting point for discussions between HR, compliance, procurement, IT and screening teams.

Media coverage

The conference series also received print coverage in Hong Kong, with Sing Tao covering the June event and am730 covering the September event. The coverage extended the reach of the events beyond those attending in person.

Read the Original Article

The original Chinese article is available in am730’s full digital print edition for 22 September 2026. Look for the 今期流行 item titled “eeCheck 2026亞洲背景調查大會 探討AI、安全與僱傭審查的未來”.

Read the am730 Print Edition — 22 September 2026

The June conference was also covered by South Korean publications Financial News and Electronic Times:

• Financial News: coverage of the Asia Background Check Conference 2026, 2 July 2026 — Korean-language report.
• Electronic Times: coverage of eeCheck’s Hong Kong conference, 3 July 2026 — Korean-language report.

Continuing the conversation

eeCheck thanks the speakers, participating organisations and attendees who contributed to both events of the Asia Background Check Conference 2026.

Through the conference series, eeCheck brought together its country expertise, screening experience and technology development with specialist contributions from the wider industry. The events provided a forum for employers to examine their own screening programmes and exchange perspectives on trusted hiring across Asia.

To discuss your organisation’s background screening programme, arrange a tailored training session or enquire about future events, contact the eeCheck team.

Frequently Asked Questions

About eeCheck

eeCheck is an Asia-focused employment background screening company providing employment screening, qualification verification and related background check services to organisations across multiple jurisdictions.

With local teams and regional capabilities across Asia-Pacific, eeCheck supports organisations in developing background screening programmes that combine local expertise, technology, compliance, quality and information security.

Prepared by: eeCheck Research & Editorial Team
Date: September 2026