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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
Customer Credentialing
November 21, 2024 | 3:00pm ET
Registration Now Open
End-User Agreements: Key Components and Judgment Calls
December 19, 2024 | 3:00pm ET
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2024 APAC AGM, Sydney, Australia
December 5-6, 2024
2025 Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference, Arlington, VA
March 23-25, 2025
2025 Europe Summit, Paris, France
May 20, 2025
Latest News
- 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
- September 4, 2024
- PBSA Prepares for Final Phase of its 3-Year Strategic Plan
- PBSA Prepares for Final Phase of its 3-Year Strategic Plan
- August 20, 2024
- Call to Action: End User Support Needed with Date of Birth Redaction in California
- Call to Action: End User Support Needed with Date of Birth Redaction in California
- July 26, 2024
- Another Big Reveal...the PBSA Community is Ready for You
- Over the last few weeks, we have been cleaning up and reviewing the use of our PBSA Community forums, located under the Resources tab on the PBSA website. We have streamlined the available forums, where members can pose questions, provide and review answers on focused topics, and have kept those deemed most useful for members. From global topics to forums that mirror some of our Conference tracks, these are the areas that members are asking about most.
Legislative Updates
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