No, using background verification tools does not mean that the HR team does not trust job candidates. Background checks are a standard part of the hiring process for many companies and are used to verify information provided by candidates and ensure that they can be trusted with sensitive company information or assets.

The HR team can balance the need for background checks with respect for job candidates' privacy by obtaining only the information that is relevant to the job requirements and ensuring that the background verification tools used comply with relevant privacy laws and regulations. They can also be transparent with job candidates about the types of background checks that will be conducted and how the information obtained will be used.

The HR team can ensure that background verification tools do not discriminate against certain groups of job candidates by using tools that have been validated for fairness and bias, avoiding the use of background checks for non-job-related factors, and providing job candidates with the opportunity to explain any discrepancies in their background check results. They can also work to ensure that hiring decisions are based on relevant job-related factors and not on personal biases or stereotypes.