Member Advisories
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- 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
- 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.
- July 26, 2024
- Industry Checks Accepted Again for Private Security Guards and Investigators (Ontario)
- Effective July 17, 2024, the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Private Security and Investigative Services Branch (PSISB), will again be accepting Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks (CRJMC)'s from third-party entities, specifically PBSA industry members.
- July 11, 2024
- Melissa Sorenson Quoted Throughout Article Highlighting California Public Records Access Issues
- July 6, 2024 - PBSA Executive Director, Melissa Sorenson, was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times article, "Need a background check in California? Changes at the courts are causing long waits."
- July 10, 2024
- PBSA'S FCRA End User Certificate Program
- We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new certificate program designed for employers who run background checks on U.S. individuals/applicants. Similar to PBSA's current certificate programs, the FCRA End User Certificate is presented in a series of four webinar modules followed by an exam, all of which are available in an easy-to-access online portal.
- June 25, 2024
- Resource Bundles Now Available
- Our Resource Library is bursting with valuable information, but we know it can sometimes be difficult to find resources on similar topics. To help our members, we have reviewed all of our documents to find fulsome, evergreen and detailed resources and have combined them into what we call "Resource Bundles." These can be found on the PBSA website under the "Resources" tab.
- June 19, 2024
- Announcing 14 PBSA Members Accredited to BSOAP General Standard
- PBSA is thrilled to announce the accreditation of 14 member organizations who have successfully met the requirements of the General Background Screening Accreditation Program.
- June 10, 2024
- Comment on Proposed Rule - Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing
- The Consumer Data Industry Association ("CDIA"), Professional Background Screening Association ("PBSA"), and the National Consumer Reporting Association ("NCRA") offer comments on behalf of the resident screening industry on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") proposed rule Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing.
- May 3, 2024
- HUD Fair Housing Act Tenant Screening Guidance - Summary
- Below is a summary of the guidance released on Thursday, May 2nd by HUD regarding tenant screening under the Fair Housing Act. The released guidance is lengthy and not subject to notice and comment. If you are in the tenant screening space, please be sure to review the guidance and the below summary. As always, consult with legal counsel to discuss impact to your business and your clients. This summary was prepared by Jay Harris, Hudson Cook.
- April 11, 2024
- HUD Proposes New Tenant Screening Regulations
- Prepared by PBSA Legislative Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
- April 2, 2024
- Member Advisory: DOJ-FTC-CFPB Unveil Tenant Screening
- DOJ-FTC-CFPB Unveil Tenant Screening ?"Know Your Rights" Resource
- February 21, 2024
- Member Advisory: Los Angeles County Announces Full Removal of DOB
- Member Advisory: Los Angeles County Announces Full Removal of DOB
- January 11, 2024
- Member Advisory: CFPB Issues Advisory Opinions on FCRA Sections 607(b) and 609(a)
- Member Advisory: CFPB Issues Advisory Opinions on FCRA Sections 607(b) and 609(a)
- November 15, 2023
- PBSA Member Advisory: New BSOAP Standards ? Effective July 1, 2024
- PBSA Member Advisory: New BSOAP Standards ? Effective July 1, 2024
- November 8, 2023
- Member Advisory: PBSA Submits Consumer Reporting Comments to CFPB
- Member Advisory: PBSA Submits Consumer Reporting Comments to CFPB
- October 20, 2023
- PBSA prepares for 2024 - and beyond - with the 3-year Strategic Plan
- PBSA prepares for 2024 - and beyond - with the 3-year Strategic Plan
- October 19, 2023
- PBSA Strategic Plan 2022-2025 Updated 9.27.23
- PBSA Strategic Plan for 2022-2025 - Originally Approved by PBSA Board of Directors August 24, 2022, Revised September 27, 2023.
- October 11, 2023
- Announcing the 2023-24 Board of Directors and Council Leadership
- PBSA is pleased to announce the 2023-24 Board of Directors and Council Leadership
- August 8, 2023
- Member Advisory: Proposed Bylaws Change, Bylaws Vote, and Notice of Annual Meeting
- Member Advisory: Proposed Bylaws Change, Bylaws Vote, and Notice of Annual Meeting
- June 15, 2023
- CFPB Adopts Rule Addressing Adverse Information in Consumer Reporting in Human Trafficking Cases
- Based upon feedback at the 2022 PBSA Annual Conference, we wanted to re-share with members the recent rule adopted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that establishes a process by which victims of human trafficking may submit documentation to consumer reporting agencies and prohibits consumer reporting agencies from furnishing a consumer report containing the adverse information related to such trafficking. The rule took effect on July 25 and companies are advised to consult with counsel on its implementation.
- June 6, 2023
- Announcing the 2023-24 PBSA Secretary/Treasurer
- PBSA is pleased to announce the 2023-24 Secretary/Treasurer
- May 31, 2023
- Member Advisory: PBSA Response to CFPB's Request for Information
- Member Advisory: PBSA Response to CFPB's Request for Information
- March 31, 2023
- Member Advisory: Important California Legislative Update for PBSA Members
- Member Advisory: Important California Legislative Update for PBSA Members
- March 24, 2023
- Member Advisory: CFPB Updates Phone Number on the Updated Summary of Rights
- Member Advisory: CFPB Updates Phone Number on the Updated Summary of Rights
- March 22, 2023
- PBSA Member Advisory: CFPB Updates Summary of Rights
- PBSA Member Advisory: CFPB Updates Summary of Rights
- March 8, 2023
- Member Advisory: PBSA Responds to Congressional Inquiry Regarding Tenant Screening and Files Amicus Letter in Kemp vs. Orange County
- Member Advisory: PBSA Responds to Congressional Inquiry Regarding Tenant Screening and Files Amicus Letter in Kemp vs. Orange County
- January 30, 2023
- Guidance on Hiring and Screening Ukrainian Nationals
- More than 4.3 million civilians from Ukraine have fled the borders of their homeland. PBSA and the Europe Council's Educational Resources Committee has gathered this information to assist you and your client's efforts to support the employment of Ukrainian nationals within different jurisdictions.
- October 15, 2021
- Member Advisory: PBSA and HR.com Release 5th Industry Survey Results
- Member Advisory: PBSA and HR.com Release 5th Industry Survey Results
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