Our Mission
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) exists to advance excellence in the screening profession.
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Why Join Us?
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 22, 2025
2025 APAC AGM, Bangkok, Thailand
2-3 December 2025 | Registration opening 26 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
- 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
- July 2, 2025
- Call for Volunteers
- We are seeking volunteers to support the PBSA Educational Resources Committee: PBSA Peer Review Task Force and Annual Conference Session Selection Task Force
- July 1, 2025
- July 2025 Volunteer of the Month
- Congratulations, Alice Quinones. Read her full interview here.
- June 19, 2025
- PBSA Call for Leadership Nominations 2025
- Nominations can be made using the included link until July 28, 2025, for Board of Directors, Council Chair Elects, and Leadership Development Committee Positions.
- June 9, 2025
- PBSA Announces new Europe & Africa Council
- On June 9, 2025, PBSA was excited to announce that PBSAs Europe Council is now PBSA Europe & Africa Council.
Recent Discussions
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