When it comes to BC checks on an appraiser for the benefit of a lender, I would rather the authority issuing the appraiser license be in control of the background check and confidential information, just like authorities over the license of lenders are in control of confidential information with regards to regulating lenders and the license (charter) lenders have to operate their business. Why should appraisers be treated different from other business's? This is not the total answer yet, but it is a step in the right direction and leveling things out, imho.
Lenders are not even required to have background checks, are they? I guess the state may find out how much demand they have for them. Maybe it will generate some money for state govt one day for things like roads and schools and police protection. Maybe, turnabout will be fair play one day and appraisers can get some info similar to bc checks and other info on lenders and AMC's.
Obviously, on a world wide scale, confidential information is becoming a hot topic.