The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. Federal law also prohibits other types of discrimination such as age, citizenship, disability, veteran status, attainment of benefits and participation in union activities. The laws of most states and many localities also prohibit some or all of the above types of discrimination as well as some additional types including, but not limited to, discrimination based upon
ancestry, marital status, parental status, or source of income. The Fair Credit Reporting Act imposes restrictions with respect to credit data. The requested information is needed for legally permissible reason, including, without limitation, national security requirements affirmative action, a bona fide occupational qualification or business necessity.