Our Mission
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) exists to advance excellence in the screening profession.
What are professional background screeners?
Why Join Us?
Join PBSA to stay informed about legislation affecting screening, access practical guidance and other resources, hear about the latest industry news and trends, and network with others in the screening industry.
Events
Webinar
Pre-Employment Screening: Stay Ahead with Advanced Verification Solutions
April 24, 2025 | 3:00pm ET
Registration Open
Webinar
FCRA Crash Course (Part 1)
May 22, 2025 | 3:00pm ET
Registration Open
2025 Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference, Arlington, VA
March 23-25, 2025 | Early Bird Registration: $565 USD | Hotel: $268++/night
Events Continued
2025 Europe Summit, Paris, France
May 20, 2025 | Early Bird Registration: $195 USD | Hotel: €210
2025 Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, USA
October 26-28, 2025 | Early Bird Registration: $695 USD | Hotel: $229++/night
2025 Canada Conference, Toronto, Canada
Fall
2025 APAC AGM
More information coming soon.
*Event pricing/costs subject to change
Latest News
- February 20, 2025
- The Professional Background Screening Association Sues Attorneys General in Colorado and Texas Over Preemption
- On behalf of our members, PBSA filed litigation against Philip J. Weiser, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the state of Colorado, and Ken Paxton, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of Texas.
- December 19, 2024
- RCMP Issues Updates to Ministerial Directive and Dissemination of Criminal Record Information Policy ? Impacts and Next Steps for Members.
- RCMP Issues Updates to Ministerial Directive and Dissemination of Criminal Record Information Policy ? Impacts and Next Steps for Members.
- November 18, 2024
- Melissa Sorenson and Rory Bogdon Quoted in California Background Check Article
- Read SHRM's "California?s Background Check Limits Are Impeding Hiring" featuring PBSA's Executive Director, Melissa Sorenson, and U.S. Public Records Access Director, Rory Bogdon.
- October 25, 2024
- U.S. CFPB Issues Circular on 10/24/2024 Regarding ?Dossiers? and Scores in Background Checks
- CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-06: Background Dossiers and Algorithmic Scores for Hiring, Promotion, and Other Employment Decisions
Recent Discussions
Join the conversations on helping to combat the DOB redaction in Michigan Courts
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Take a look at the Europe Council Criminal Record Trade Body conversations
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