Comment by darknavi

I learned this (public info) about Sweden a few years ago and as an American it really pissed me off.

In the US you can get the exact same info and probably more by simply paying a private corporation/middle man (background check services).

It seems like a huge trend in many sectors. We have the same setup as other countries, but shittier for consumers because there are lifeless leaches as middle men to make a quick buck.