The HireRight integration enables security and compliance teams to track background checks conducted outside of Drata. It connects Drata to HireRight so your team can upload and manage background check records for personnel as part of your compliance program.
Key Capabilities
Background check tracking: Record background checks completed through HireRight
Evidence management: Upload personnel background check records into Drata
Compliance documentation: Maintain background check evidence for audits
This integration is used to support tests such as personnel background check verification, helping prove compliance with personnel security and hiring policy requirements.
Prerequisites & Data Access
Administrative access to Drata
Access to your organization’s HireRight records
A CSV file containing personnel background check data
(Optional) Your organization’s HireRight URL
Required Drata Role with Write access: Admin, Workspace Managers, DevOps Engineer
Access Reviewers (Access Reviewers can only Read the connection page they can’t make changes)
Permissions & Data Table
Permission/Scope | Why It’s Needed |
CSV personnel data upload | Allows Drata to import background check records conducted in HireRight |
HireRight URL (optional) | Provides a reference link to your HireRight system in the personnel record |
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Prepare Background Check Data
Export or compile a CSV file containing personnel background check data from HireRight.
Confirm the CSV file includes the personnel records you want to track in Drata.
Expected outcome: You have a CSV file containing personnel background check records ready for upload.
Step 2: Connect HireRight in Drata
Log in to Drata → go to the Connections page.
Navigate to your Available Connections.
Search for and start the HireRight connection process.
(Optional) Enter your HireRight URL for reference.
Upload the CSV file containing your personnel background check data.
Expected outcome:
HireRight is connected and background check records are uploaded to Drata.
Important Notes
This integration is used to track background checks conducted outside of Drata.
The HireRight URL field is optional and is used only as a reference link within personnel records.
Background check data must be uploaded using a CSV file.
The provided information does not specify the required CSV file format or fields needed for the upload.