Connecting KarmaCheck to Drata allows for new hires to conduct their background check via Drata's onboarding at a preferred partner rate. This will also link background check summaries to personnel for providing streamlined audit evidence.
Prerequisites & Data Access
Must have an active KarmaCheck account.
Register for a KarmaCheck account before beginning setup.
Obtain your Client Access Token from your KarmaCheck Customer Support Representative.
Must have Admin access in Drata to configure connections.
Permissions & Data Table
Permission/Scope | Why It’s Needed | Data Accessed |
Client Access Token | Authenticates your KarmaCheck account with Drata. | Background check data |
Personnel Data (Drata) | Links background check results to personnel for compliance reporting. | Employee identifiers |
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Register with KarmaCheck
Go to KarmaCheck and create your account.
Complete setup of your KarmaCheck organization.
Once your account is active, your KarmaCheck Customer Support Representative will provide you with a Client Access Token.
Keep this token secure — you will use it to authenticate your Drata integration.
Expected outcome: You have a valid Client Access Token ready for integration.
Step 2: Connect KarmaCheck in Drata
In Drata, click your company name in the lower-left corner.
Select Connections.
Under Available Connections, find KarmaCheck and click Connect.
In the connection drawer, paste your Client Access Token into the field labeled Client Access Token.
Click Save & Test Connection.
Expected outcome: Drata validates the token and confirms a successful connection.
Drata Field | KarmaCheck Value |
Client Access Token | Token provided by KarmaCheck Support |
Step 3: Enable KarmaCheck in Drata HR Settings
In Drata, go to your Settings page > Human Resources.
Under Background Checks, select the option:
“Use Drata’s partner KarmaCheck for background checks.”Save your settings.
See this help article for more details.
Expected outcome: KarmaCheck is now configured as your default background check provider in Drata.
Important Notes
Partner Integration: Managed by KarmaCheck. All background check operations occur within KarmaCheck’s platform.
Data Access: Drata receives only summary information for evidence purposes — no sensitive personal data is stored in Drata.
Security: Drata uses your Client Access Token for authentication only.
Disconnection: To disconnect, go to Company Settings → Connections → KarmaCheck → Disconnect.