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The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) exists to advance excellence in the screening profession.
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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
Navigating Emerging Laws in Drug Testing:
A Strategic Opportunity for Background Screening Companies
August 21, 2025 | 3:00pm ET
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New Privacy Regulation of Consumer Data Flows in 2025
September 25, 2025 | 3:00pm ET
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Events Continued
2025 Canada Conference, Toronto, Canada
September 18, 2025 | Registration Now Open: $100 USD | Location: MaRS Centre
2025 Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, USA
October 26-28, 2025 | Early Bird Registration: $695 USD | Hotel: $229++/night
Registration opening August 29, 2025
2025 APAC AGM, Bangkok, Thailand
2-3 December 2025 | Registration opening 12 September 2025.
*Event pricing/costs subject to change
Latest News
- August 4, 2025
- July-August 2025 Journal
- Articles in this issue: Forged Education and Employment Credentials; U.S. Federal Preemption of State AI Regulation?; Better Know a Provider; The Risks of Over-Screening; Meet the PBSA Team; PBSA and New Target Partnership
- July 24, 2025
- July 24, 2025
- Weekly Newsletter: Looking for Session Submissions for Annual Conference, Special Articles Feature Deepfakes and Fraud
- July 17, 2025
- July 17, 2025
- Now Open: Canada Conference Registration and AGM Sponsorships!
- June 23, 2025
- May-June 2025 Journal
- Articles in this issue: Reflections on My Time on the Board: Tim Gordon; Building Vision to Victory; CRAs vs. Wholesalers; How Your Social Media Can Make or Break Your Career; Understanding the Levels of Canadian Criminal Record Checks; The Future of Background Screening: Digital Workers; Better Know a Provider
- April 2, 2025
- PBSA US CFPB - Data Broker Rule Comments 4-2025
- Submission of comments on CFPB Rulemaking related to the proposed Data Broker Rule
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