About Us
During our company's history, Kroll Background America, Inc. (KBA) has helped organizations all over the world by serving as a single-source solution for helping to detect potential risks in critical areas such as employment screening, extended workforce screening and institutional admissions. We recognize that including an effective pre-employment screening program as part of a comprehensive risk mitigation plan is integral to the success and safety of any workplace. From routine background checks to more specialized searches, our services can be tailored to meet the needs of almost any organization. As a testament to our global capabilities thousands of organizations worldwide, from small businesses to Fortune 500s, rely on KBA.
KBA joined the HireRight family of companies in August 2010, when Altegrity, an international leader in security and information technology and parent company of HireRight, acquired Kroll Inc. Kroll’s and HireRight’s complementary employment screening businesses made them a natural fit to join forces. Together, the organizations bring together the best in technology, screening expertise, global reach, customer commitment, and solution breadth. The businesses in the HireRight family of companies lead the market with innovative, easy-to-use solutions and an unparalleled customer experience.
KBA is self-certified under the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework compliant, indicating we comply with the privacy protection requirements established by the European Commission and the United States Department of Commerce for the transfer of personal data from Europe to the United States. KBA complies with EU Directive 95/46/EC, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act in Canada, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act in the United States, as applicable.
We strive to maintain our reputation as a world-class organization. We are a founding member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), and a good standing member of the Better Business Bureau Online (BBBOnline), the Human Resource Professionals of Ontario (HRPAO), and other industry organizations worldwide.