I don't think it's trying to bury information. I think it's fear that people will jump to conclusion. Say you do a background check on a promising candidate a

I don't think it's trying to bury information. I think it's fear that people will jump to conclusion. Say you do a background check on a promising candidate and they have a felony. You may automatically pass on them. Even if they don't, you're branded as a risk for ever. Let's say you murdered someone and you e done your time. You're a risk. Maybe it was a crime of passion, but you're more liable to do again than someone who has never done it. So, pass. While it makes sense from a cold, society level view, what is that person supposed to do if they really want to rehabilitate? Start an online ebay business I suppose...