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The Checkr team is excited to share that we’ve completed a major milestone as an AI-powered data platform. We are now the first background check provider to achieve the ISO 42001 certification. ISO 42001 is the international standard for responsible use of artificial intelligence. This certification validates our commitment to conscientious AI governance, which is becoming increasingly important to our customers.
At Checkr, we’ve been innovating with AI since our founding. Checkr AI turns messy, fragmented, hard-to-verify data about people into clear, accurate answers about a person's identity, credibility, and safety. Our customers rely on these answers to make important trust decisions, like hiring new people.
Now, as the first in our industry to achieve the ISO 42001 certification, we’re setting the standard for responsible use of AI in screening and hiring.
Why the ISO 42001 AI certification matters
As the use of AI accelerates in businesses large and small, rapid adoption creates both opportunity and risk. AI systems handle sensitive data and generate outputs with human impact. ISO 42001 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as the first international standard that governs how organizations build, deploy, and oversee AI systems.
To achieve ISO 42001 certification, Checkr underwent an intensive multi-stage audit process conducted by the accredited third-party auditor A-Lign to verify our implementation of AI systems meeting strict international standards for responsible AI governance. Our continued certification requires that we regularly provide extensive AI systems documentation, and demonstrate continuous improvement in our AI systems controls and risk management practices.
In addition to ISO 42001, Checkr holds a wide array of certifications for data security, operational rigor, and ethical practices, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2. We’re compliant with regulations and standards such as FCRA, CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, PIPEDA, and Privacy Shield, and we’re an accredited member of leading industry organizations such as the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). For more information, visit our Trust & Security Portal.
