Definition: The deep web, also known as the invisible web, includes webpages that are incapable of being discovered by searching through search engines like Google or Bing. This includes some academic, government, and private databases unavailable to the general public.
Information gathered from these sources isn't as readily available as information that shows up in standard searches, therefore allowing those who tap into it to discover more information on prospective and current employees.
From an employment perspective, the deep web provides information that is not available by running search engines queries to companies seeking to discover more about applicants and employees as part of background screening or employee monitoring.
Also Known As: invisible web
