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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
Love Should be Forever, Not Data: The changing landscape of data retention in the US and beyond
June 10, 2020
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Background Screening Regulatory Developments: 2020 and Beyond
June 24, 2020
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Latest News
- April 28, 2020
- PBSA Member Advisory: New 9th Circuit Case Addresses FCRA
- A new 9th Circuit Case addresses FCRA and employment screening
- April 17, 2020
- PBSA Requests CFPB & FTC Issue Emergency Interim Final Rule and Guidance
- PBSA requested the CFPB & FTC issue an emergency interim final rule and guidance due to the unavailability of public records during COVID-19 and its impact on the FCRA dispute process.
- April 3, 2020
- COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration have published their guidance on distributing assistance to small firms to address the economic fallout from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
- April 3, 2020
- PBSA Member Advisory: CFPB Issues Credit Reporting Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic
- The CFPB issued guidance which includes information related to FCRA Section 611, dispute reinvestigations.
Legislative Updates
June 14, 2019
Social Security Administration Announces Initial Roll Out of New Electronic Consent Based Social Security Number ("SSN") Verification Service for Financial Institutions or Their Service Providers
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May 16, 2019
Ninth Circuit Weighs In on Calculating the FCRA's Seven-Year Reporting Rule
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April 16, 2019
NAPBS Response to Request For Information Regarding Feedback on Data Privacy, Protection and Collection
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Recent Discussions
PBSA Submits Comments to CFPB/FTC regarding reinvestigations during COVID-19
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PBSA Submits comments on COVID-19 Congressional Package
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Global Screening
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