Short answer: Not to Mode, which lists staffing agencies as not a fit. micro1 goes by headcount (30+). Candidate resumes, background checks and placement records are personal data. Census counts 1,028 U.S. employment placement agencies with 30+ employees.
Program fit
Mode's FAQ lists staffing agencies among companies that are not a fit (Mode affiliate FAQ). micro1 asks for 30+ employees, mostly English data, and says it is prioritizing US companies (micro1).
| Industry (U.S. firms, 2022) | All firms | 30+ staff | 50+ staff | 100+ staff | 150+ staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment placement agencies (NAICS 561311) | 6,277 | 1,028 | 752 | 476 | 362 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Statistics of U.S. Businesses 2022, detailed employment sizes. Firms (enterprises) by paid employees; contractors are not counted. Each column sums the Census size classes at or above that size.
Candidate data
Resumes and applicant records are personal data. California's CCPA exemption for employment-related information expired December 31, 2022 (California AG). Background checks may be consumer reports under the FCRA.
What might be in scope
- Recruiting workflows and job-order processes with candidate data removed.
- Client service SOPs and training.
This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to your own attorney or compliance advisor before you share or license any records.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does Mode exclude staffing?
Its FAQ doesn't say.
Do placed temps count as employees?
Census counts paid employees, which can include temps on your payroll. Ask the buyer how it counts.
Sources
- Mode affiliate FAQ (PDF, dated Oct 14, 2026)bizbuydata.com
- micro1 company referral pagemicro1.ai
- U.S. Census Bureau, Statistics of U.S. Businesses 2022, detailed employment sizeswww2.census.gov
- California Attorney General: CCPA overview and FAQoag.ca.gov
- FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Actftc.gov
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