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- June 28, 2022
- 2022 06: Identifying Common Names (June Webinar)
- PRESENTERS: Larry Henry, Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable, P.L.L.C Derek Hinton, CRAZoom *This session qualifies for PDC credit The purpose of this session is to address identifying a "common name" and how to deal with them in matching records.
- June 20, 2022
- 2022 06: Common Names (June Webinar Handout)
- Slide Deck for June 2022 Webinar: Identifying Common Names
- June 1, 2022
- 2022 05: Privacy Legislation Around the World (May Webinar)
- PRESENTER: Mark Sward,Vice President and Global Head of Privacy, Sterling New laws or bills in China, Canada, India, and several US states have recently come into force or are on the horizon. Rules in the European Union and the UK are in constant evolution. This presentation will explore the latest in privacy legislation at home and abroad, what steps can a US screener take towards compliance, and some sound bites to take back to clients.
- May 24, 2022
- 2022 05: Privacy Legislation Around the World (May Webinar Handout)
- Slide Deck for Privacy Legislation Around the World presentation.
- May 2, 2022
- 2022 04: Tenant and Employment Screening under the FCRA (April Webinar)
- Track: FCRA | Presenters: Rebecca E. Keen, Hudson Cook, LLP in Washington, DC; Jennifer L. Mora, Seyfarth Shaw LLP; This webinar will cover both tenant and employment screening requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA covers both screening for tenancy purposes as well as employment-related purposes. During this session we'll cover both the similarities as well as the differences in your responsibilities for both you and your clients. *This program qualifies for 1 PDC credit.
- April 26, 2022
- 2022 04: Tenant and Employment Screening under the FCRA (April Webinar Handout)
- Slide Deck for Tenant and Employment Screening under the FCRA
- April 8, 2022
- Europe Council Webinar: Remote Workforces & Security Protocols (March 2022)
- Hybrid working, flexible working, home working ? Chris Withers provides a compelling insight into the risks associated with our new ways of working and handling personal data. How should we be mitigating these risks to give candidates and clients assurance? A must attend webinar for any business with a remote workforce.
- April 1, 2022
- 2022 03: State Privacy Law Developments and Background Screening (March Webinar)
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenters: Kevin Coy - IAPP Privacy Law Specialist, Partner and Privacy Group Co-Chair for Arnall Golden Gregory LLP; Erin Doyle - Associate at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, Member of the firm's Background Screening Industry Team This session explores how the new generation of state privacy laws may impact background screening. We will look at the laws in California, Colorado and Virginia as well as proposals pending in other states. We will consider the scope of exemptions for consumer reporting activities in these laws and how background screeners may be covered. SPONSORED BY: PreemploymentDirectory.com
- March 25, 2022
- 2022 03: State Privacy Law Developments and Background Screening (March Webinar Handout)
- Slide deck for State Privacy Law Developments and Background Screening
- February 21, 2022
- 2022 02: Coming to America: Introduction to US Background Screening (February Webinar)
- Track: International | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, Chief Knowledge Officer for NetForce Global and Andy Hellman, VP Global Ops for Accurate; review the various US criminal records sources and options, discuss ID and address checks, and look at the nuances about US background screening data from an outsider's perspective. This webinar is also a good introduction for participants based in the US as a general introduction to US screening.
- February 15, 2022
- 2022 02: Coming to America: Introduction to US Background Screening (February Webinar Handout)
- Slide Deck for Coming to America: Intro to US Background Screening
- February 2, 2022
- 2022 01: State Government Relations Update (January Webinar)
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenter: Brent Smoyer, PBSA State Government Relations & Grassroots Director | Join Brent Smoyer for a 2022 legislative overview. The program will provide a primer on the legislative process, and an overview of what we've seen and expect to see in legislation important to PBSA members.
- January 27, 2022
- 2022 01: State Government Relations Update (January Webinar Handout)
- Slide Deck for State Government Relation Update webinar.
- December 6, 2021
- Are you ready for the next 10 years? What the Background Screening Industry could look like, a futurists outlook!
- Track: Business | Presenter: Jason Morris, IQuebed Advisors, LLC | The background screening industry is no longer a new, emerging industry; today we are a mature commoditized offering going through the same rigors many others have experienced. With this brings new opportunities to grow differently, think differently, operate differently and help shepherd your business and the collective through the next decade.
- November 8, 2021
- Data Monitoring and Consumer Disputes
- Track: Legal/Compliance | Presenters: Amy Barbieri, Vital4; Montserrat Miller, Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP; Kristin Stafford, Vital4 | What data end-users monitor and how do CRAs handle consumer disputes. This webinar counts towards a qualifying PDC Credit.
- October 20, 2021
- Fair Housing and Tenant Screening
- Track: Tenant | Presenters: Rebecca Kuehn, Meg Nicolls, Hudson Cook, LLP | The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in rental housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. There is an increasing focus on the role of the tenant screening in housing decisions, from lawsuits to inquiries from Congress. This panel will discuss the ways in which fair housing laws have been applied to tenant screening and what tenant screeners can do to facilitate their clients' compliance with these laws.
- October 13, 2021
- UK Criminal Record Checking Industry Updates Session Four: Advancing Digital Identity in the UK: What It Means for Criminal Record Checking
- Track: International | Presenters: Keith Rosser, Reed Specialist Recruitment; Nick Harness, The Identity Organisation; Alison McDowell, UK Government Department for Digital Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS); Mark Sugden, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS); Pablo Vasquez, Acuant | The Criminal Records Trade Body (CRTB) are pleased to be hosting the fourth in a series of live events aimed at providing insightful updates on the Criminal Record Checking industry in the UK. This event will shine a light on the progress of various Digital Identity movements within background screening, featuring Alison McDowell of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), and Mark Sugden of the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as keynote speakers. The main purpose for this event is to provide the industry an overview of Digital Identity in this space, as well as a guide as to how this could affect registered bodies (RBs): an overview of the DCMS Trust Framework, an insight into the DBS' Digital Identity project, a review of what RBs should know about movements in Digital Identity. In addition to this, we will provide attendees with a brief overview of the positive work the CRTB are carrying out in collaboration with all UK CRC Agencies to further the UK's safeguarding agenda.
- October 1, 2021
- Raise Your Hand and Keep It Up
- Track: Business | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global; Kevin Horval, Intellicorp Records, Inc. | An inside look into career development with two veterans of the screening industry. We will provide suggestions for developing your career or coaching others, at your organization and within the PBSA. This is an opportunity to learn the path two longtime screening veterans took to develop their careers, their reputation, and their brand. This session will cover the basics of professional development specific to the screening industry. This webinar is designed to help employers retain and educate their staff. And learn how to maximize PBSA resources to get the most out of your membership.
- August 25, 2021
- Becoming an Expert or Expert Witness in Background Screening
- Track: Business and Legal Compliance | Presenter: Lester Rosen, Employment Screening Resources | With the increase in litigation related to background screening and negligent hiring, many screeners are contacted by attorneys who are looking for expert witnesses. This session covers what it takes to be considered an "expert" in screening. It will include the ins and outs of expert witness testimony, including the legal and practical aspects of acting as an expert witness. The session will also outline ways to advance your knowledge and professional development in the screening field and develop expertise.
- August 19, 2021
- UK Criminal Record Checking Industry Updates Session Three: Criminal Record Checks in a Digital Era
- Track: International | Presenters: Wayne McBean, Atlantic Data; Laura McCluskey, Disclosure Scotland; Keith Rosser, Reed Specialist Recruitment | The Criminal Records Trade Body (CRTB) are pleased to be hosting the third in a series of live events aimed at providing insightful updates on the Criminal Record Checking industry in the UK. This event will shine a light on future digital themes within background screening, featuring the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Disclosure Scotland, Laura McCluskey, as a keynote speaker. The main purpose for this event is to provide the industry a first look at Disclosure Scotland's new, soon-to-be published, strategy, as well as update on digital trends facing the industry: A first-hand view of the new Disclosure Scotland strategy; future developments in UK background screening with regard to the digital era. In addition to this, we will provide attendees with an overview of the positive work the CRTB are carrying out in collaboration with all UK CRC Agencies to further the UK's safeguarding agenda.
- July 30, 2021
- When is a swede not a Swede? An Introduction to International Screening Terms.
- Track: International | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global and Nancy Byrne, iCOVER | International screening has its own language. This webinar will review some common terms from international screening that may not be well known. Have you ever wondered what a "Certificate" was? Or what a "DPA" is, Join us to find out. At the end of the session, we will open it up for questions from the audience. If you have international screening terms that are puzzling you, add them in the PBSA Community. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group
- July 7, 2021
- Europe Council Virtual Annual Conference 2021 - Webinar
- The 2021 Annual Conference focuses on critical areas such as remote working, digitisation, and elevated candidate/client expectations during the hiring process. Our speakers share the latest thinking on how we, as individual businesses and as an industry, embrace post pandemic opportunities and trends.
- June 27, 2021
- Michigan DOB Redaction: PBSA Actions and Next Steps
- With the July 1 execution date of the Michigan Court Rule mandating redacted Dates of Birth, GR Co-Chair Chris Lemans outline's PBSA's efforts thus far, and next steps members can take in combatting this issue.
- June 25, 2021
- Michigan Redaction Update Webinar June 25 2021 -Handout
- Handout for the Michigan Redaction Update Webinar presented by the PBSA Government Relations Committee.
- February 26, 2021
- Intro To LGPD: Brazil's New Privacy Law
- Track: International | Presenters: Kerstin Bagus, NetForce Global and Kevin Coy, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP | Brazil's new privacy law came into force in September 2020. Similar to the EU's GDPR, LGPD has major implications for companies processing personal information in and from Brazil. This session will review key LGPD concepts, identify differences with GDPR, and discuss when an organization might be subject to the LGPD. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- February 25, 2021
- Background Screening Introduction
- Back to Basics #1 | Presenter: Lester Rosen, Employment Screening Resources | This program explores background screening at an introductory level. It covers what is background screening, the history of screening in the United States, and other basics. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- February 24, 2021
- FCRA 101
- Back to Basics #2 | Presenter: Kevin Coy, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP | This program explores the background of FCRA, definitions, key players and other items. | This webinar qualifies for FCRA Basic Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs). | This webinar is sponsored by Owens OnLine.
- February 23, 2021
- FCRA 102: Permissible Purpose, Adverse Action and Disputes
- Back to Basics #3 | Presenter: Mary Poquette, Poquette Screening Solutions | This program explores FCRA further into permissible purpose, adverse action and disputes. | This webinar qualifies for FCRA Basic Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs). | This webinar is sponsored by Owens OnLine.
- February 22, 2021
- Criminal Search Types
- Back to Basics #4 | Presenter: Scott Maloney, Omni Data Retrieval | This program covers types of criminal searches including County Criminal, Statewide Criminal, Multi-Jurisdictional Criminal, and International Criminal searches. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- February 21, 2021
- Non-Criminal Searches
- Back to Basics #5 | Presenter: Kevin Bachman, The CRA Doctor | This program covers types of non-criminal searches, including what they are, what you need to know, and common challenges around them. | This webinar is sponsored by Berg Consulting Group.
- January 14, 2021
- Education Verification in United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Shania Shoukat, ITGS Group | This program explores the various types of education verification in the UAE.
- August 6, 2020
- Credit History Searches Canada - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Lia Chan, First Advantage | This program explores the various different Credit History Searches in Canada.
- June 29, 2020
- Criminal Records Pakistan - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Shania Shoukat, ITGS Group | This program explores Criminal Records in Pakistan and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by Owens OnLine
- June 10, 2020
- 2020 PBSA New Member Orientation
- Presenters: Michelle Leblond, PlusOne Solutions; Melissa Sorenson, PBSA | PBSA recording of new member orientation.
- June 5, 2020
- Driver Checks Canada - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Lia Chan, First Advantage | This program explores Driver Checks in Canada and the laws surrounding them.
- February 26, 2020
- Legal Issues Screening in South Africa
- Track: International | Presenter: Jenny Reid, IFACTS | This program provided an overview into Legal Issues to be aware of when screening in South Africa. | Sponsored by Owens Online.
- August 12, 2019
- Philippines Checks Education & Employment - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Kannan Chettiar | This program explores Education and Employment Checks in the Philippines.|
- February 4, 2019
- Criminal Records in United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Sana Memone, CRI Group, Inc. | This program explores criminal records in the United Arab Emirates and the laws surrounding them.
- August 15, 2018
- Employment Verifications in Pakistan - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Anab Gul, Corporate Research and Investigations Pvt. Ltd | This program explores employment investigations in Pakistan and the laws surrounding them.
- July 11, 2018
- Education Verifications in Pakistan - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Shania Shoukat, Ingenioustribe Global Solutions Private Ltd. | This program explores Education Verifications in Pakistan and the laws surrounding them.
- June 6, 2018
- Education and Employment Verifications in Taiwan - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Alan Siu, RISQ Group | This program explores Education and Employment Verifications in Taiwan and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com
- May 9, 2018
- Education and Employment Verifications in Singapore - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Alan Siu, RISQ Group | This program explores Education and Employment Verifications in Singapore and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com
- April 11, 2018
- Verifications & References in Canada - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Rhonda Fairweather, First Advantage | This program explores verifications in Canada and the laws surrounding them. | This webinar sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com
- March 13, 2018
- Education and Employment Verifications in Hong Kong - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Alan Siu, RISQ Group | This program explores Education and Employment Verifications in Hong Kong and its surrounding laws.
- February 14, 2018
- Criminal Records in South Africa - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Jenny Reid, iFacts Pty. Ltd. | This program explores Criminal Records in South Africa and the laws surrounding them.
- November 14, 2017
- Employment Verifications in India - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Nipa Modi, SeCUR Credentials Ltd. | This program explores Employment Verifications in India and the laws surrounding them.
- October 26, 2017
- Education Verifications in India - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Sachin Aggarwal, AMS Inform | This program explores Education Verifications in India and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com
- September 28, 2017
- Criminal Records in Mexico - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: David Robillard, MultiLatin | This program explores Criminal Records in Mexico and the laws surrounding them. | This webinar sponsored by ClearStar, Inc.
- July 5, 2017
- Non-Criminal Checks in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenters: Tris Fenwick, J-Screen K.K.; Allan Matheson, Blue Umbrella; Kannan Chettiar, Avvans Pte Ltd. | This program explores Japanese, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan Criminal Records and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com
- April 25, 2017
- Criminal Records in the U.S. - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenters: Bryan Snow and Vince Pascarella, Wholesale Screening Solutions | This program explores U.S. Criminal records and the laws surrounding them. | Sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com
- March 8, 2017
- Criminal Records in Australia - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Summa McCosker, PeopleCheck Pty. Ltd. | This program explores Australia Criminal Records and the laws surrounding them.
- November 10, 2016
- Criminal Records in the Philippines - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenters: Summa McCosker and Leah Egginton, PeopleCheck Pty. Ltd. | This program explores criminal records in the Philippines, the NBI, court records and proprietary databases. | This webinar is sponsored by Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions, Ltd.
- August 4, 2016
- Criminal Records in India - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenter: Shraddha Deshpande, Implementation Consultant, Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions | This program explores criminal records in India and the laws surrounding them. | This webinar is sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com
- March 30, 2016
- Criminal Checks in Canada - Global Learning Center
- Track: International | Presenters: Rhonda Fairweather, First Advantage Canada; Michelle Leblond, PlusOne Solutions | This program explores criminal checks in Canada and the laws surrounding them. | This webinar is sponsored by PreemploymentDirectory.com.
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