Many people that have had their criminal record expunged wonder how they should handle questions about their criminal past. Once your criminal record has been expunged, you are no longer required by law to disclose any past conviction or arrest. Expungement essentially gives you a second chance. You do not have to disclose information about past convictions or arrests.  The exception, however, is when applying for high-security or government jobs. These jobs require you to indicate whether you have an expungement on your record. You should also be aware that your criminal records will still be accessible to prosecutors and law enforcement officers.