CordPrismCompare
Consented hiring dossier vs people-search sites: why HR should not use people-finders
A people-search site (a people-finder) lets someone look up a name and browse aggregated records. That is open person-search. For HR teams, recruiters and hiring managers; each dossier is employer-ordered. CordPrism is not for open person-search, people-finder or skip-trace use, KYC, credit, CPR or criminal-record checks.
Two different categories
The table is category-level. It does not name brands.
| Aspect | Consented hiring dossier (CordPrism) | People-search sites (category) |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | For HR teams, recruiters and hiring managers; each dossier is employer-ordered. | Anyone looking up a name |
| Purpose | One defined hiring purpose, attested before the run | Open lookup, not limited to a hiring file |
| Employer attestation | CordPrism relies on the employer's attestation (who, when, scope, plus a confirmation checkbox), required before any run; it does not collect proof of consent. | Typically none |
| Sources | web and news search; public GitHub; information supplied by the employer, including public profile URLs you provide; limited public affiliation data; public social comments and mentions on networks such as Facebook, Instagram, X and Reddit, when public and available; and breach catalogs for employer-supplied emails, when available. We do not claim complete coverage, people-enrichment bureau data or court records. CordPrism reviews publicly available sources only; channels behind a login wall are skipped. | Varies by site; often name-first aggregates |
| Identity matching | Confidence-gated. Name-only hits stay collisions until a second identifier corroborates them. CordPrism correlates employer-supplied seeds (work email, LinkedIn or other profile URL, GitHub handle) with public profiles. | Often a name or handle match with no second identifier |
| Output | One sourced, dated dossier for the hiring file | A lookup page, not a hiring-file record |
| Contact with the candidate | CordPrism does not contact candidates. | Varies by operator |
Why name-only lookup is a hiring risk
Common names, namesakes and reused handles produce false matches. Confidence-gated. Name-only hits stay collisions until a second identifier corroborates them. Treating a people-finder hit as a finding can put the wrong person in the hiring file.
What CordPrism will not do
You may use the service only for lawful, employer-ordered, purpose-limited OSINT on a consented subject. Open person-search, skip-trace, KYC, and surveillance use are prohibited. Before any run the employer must complete the consent attestation and confirm the dossier is employer-ordered and purpose-limited; we may refuse requests (spam, abuse, missing consent, or lack of relevance).
See also the homepage not-for list and terms on acceptable use.
CordPrism does not contact candidates. Data subjects can request access, correction or erasure via hello@cordprism.com.
How to order
One-time dossier DKK 1,995, excluding VAT and other applicable taxes; free identity-card sample DKK 0. Each report is started manually by our team. Complete the form, then continue to payment for the selected plan.
This page is not legal advice. Check with your own counsel or DPO.
Questions
Is CordPrism a people-finder?
CordPrism is not for open person-search, people-finder or skip-trace use, KYC, credit, CPR or criminal-record checks.
What must the employer complete before a run?
Before any run the employer must complete the consent attestation and confirm the dossier is employer-ordered and purpose-limited; we may refuse requests (spam, abuse, missing consent, or lack of relevance).