We are pleased to announce that the 3-year review of our accreditation by the Professional Background Screening Association’s (PBSA) Background Screening Credentialing Council has been completed and the continuation of our accreditation has been approved. This continuation of our accreditation shows that all members of the FirstPoint Background Screening team remain committed to excellence in its processes and in its adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations.
“The continuation of our accreditation shows that FirstPoint is committed to conducting business the right way on a daily basis,” states Scott Hall, Senior Vice President and COO. “Compliance and integrity are foundational pillars of our company. Pillars that we have built upon for over 100 years,” Hall continues
The PBSA offers an accreditation program for Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs) located in the United States. Governed by a strict and thorough set of professional standards of specified requirements and measurements, the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) has become a widely recognized seal of approval bringing national recognition to an employment background screening-affiliated organization for its commitment to achieving excellence through high professional standards with accountability that results in continued institutional improvement. The BSAAP provides a detailed process for evaluating and improving internal operating procedures that every CRA, and their clients, benefit from. Accredited CRAs have made a commitment to uphold and deliver the highest level of industry standards for the following critical areas:
- Information Security
- Legal and Compliance
- Client Education
- Researcher and Data Standards
- Verification Services Standards
- Business Practices