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Cisive Renews PBSA Accreditation for Compliance Excellence


Cisive Renews PBSA Accreditation for Compliance Excellence
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  • January 16, 2026

Cisive, a leading provider of technology and compliance-driven background screening, workforce risk management, and data services, has successfully completed its required accreditation audit and received formal renewed accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). This renewal upholds Cisive's long history as a PBSA member since 2005 and as an accredited organization since the program's launch in 2009.

Quick Intel

  • Cisive successfully completes rigorous PBSA accreditation audit and receives renewed status.
  • Accreditation covers compliance in six key areas: Information Security, Legal and Compliance, Client Education, Researcher and Data Standards, Verification Services Standards, and Business Practices.
  • Renewal demonstrates ongoing commitment to industry best practices, regulatory excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Process includes comprehensive independent review of policies, procedures, and operational controls.
  • Accreditation requires renewal every five years with a surveillance audit at the three-year mark.
  • Milestone reinforces client confidence in Cisive's high standards for background screening and workforce monitoring.

The accreditation process featured an in-depth, independent evaluation of Cisive's compliance framework, policies, and controls across critical operational domains. Achieving this renewal highlights the company's dedication to upholding the highest industry benchmarks and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in background screening and related services.

"I believe this to be a definitive win for Cisive brands, noting an accomplishment that was not only successfully achieved, but earned through rigorous preparation, discipline, and a sustained commitment to regulatory excellence," said Michael Kendrick, Sr. Manager of Cisive Corporate Compliance. "This accreditation validates the strength of our internal controls and the dedication of our operational teams."

This achievement delivers enhanced assurance to clients, partners, and stakeholders that Cisive adheres to recognized professional standards while prioritizing continuous enhancement in its technology-driven solutions for high-risk industries such as healthcare, financial services, and transportation.

About the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) and Accreditation Program While the PBSA itself (formerly the National Association of Professional Background Screeners, or NAPBS) was founded in 2003, the formal accreditation program that sets professional standards and requires rigorous, independent audits was developed and implemented a several years later. To achieve accreditation status, companies must undergo a comprehensive audit of their policies and procedures in six key areas to achieve and maintain this accreditation:

  • Information Security
  • Legal and Compliance
  • Client Education
  • Researcher and Data Standards
  • Verification Services Standards
  • Business Practices

The accreditation must be renewed every five years, with a surveillance audit conducted three years into the cycle, to ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards.

 

About Cisive

Cisive is a trusted partner for comprehensive, high-risk compliance-driven background screening and workforce monitoring solutions, specializing in highly regulated industries—such as healthcare, financial services, and transportation. We catch what others miss, and we are dedicated to helping our clients effortlessly secure the right talent. As a global leader, Cisive empowers organizations to hire with confidence. Through our PreCheck division, Cisive provides specialized background screening and credentialing solutions tailored for healthcare organizations, ensuring patient and workforce safety. Driver iQ, our transportation-focused division, delivers FMCSA-compliant screening and monitoring solutions that help carriers hire and retain the safest drivers on the road. Unlike traditional background screening providers, Cisive takes a technology-first approach powered by advanced automation, human expertise, and compliance intelligence—all delivered through a scalable platform. Our solutions include continuous workforce monitoring, identity verification, criminal record screening, license monitoring, drug & health screening, and global background checks.

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