AR SB381

Allows individuals to request removal of their background and criminal history information from commercial websites by submitting written requests with their full name, date of birth, and state of residence.

Requires commercial websites displaying background information to prominently display owner/operator contact information on their home page and provide a free method for verifying receipt of removal requests.

Mandates removal of background information within 5 business days of request at no cost, with exclusions for legitimate news organizations and consumer reporting agencies.

Makes website operators liable for knowingly failing to remove incorrect or inaccurate background information, with remedies including compensatory damages, attorney's fees, and punitive damages of minimum $1,000 per day for each day past the 5-day removal deadline.

Requires entities taking adverse employment action based on commercial website information to provide the individual the name and contact information of that website within 5 business days of written request.