Acxiom Information Security Services Obtains Accreditation From Employment Screeners Association

Acxiom® Corporation (Nasdaq: ACXM), a recognized leader in marketing services and technology, today announced that Acxiom Information Security Services (AISS) has achieved accreditation from the National Association of Professional Background Screeners(NAPBS).

The evaluation and accreditation conducted by independent NAPBS auditors found AISS to be in full compliance with all 58 background screening industry standards. To become accredited, consumer reporting agencies must pass a rigorous onsite audit, conducted by an independent auditing firm, of its policies and procedures.

“AISS has been a leader in the employment screening industry for four decades, and this independent accreditation further affirms our expertise in providing the kind of employment screening that companies and organizations need to meet the challenges of the modern workplace,” said Mike Cool, vice president of AISS.

AISS provides multi-layer, real-time FCRA-compliant reports including, but not limited to, criminal record checks, credit reports and driving records.

The NAPBS accreditation program brings standardization to the industry for the first time and advances professionalism in the employment screening industry through the promotion of best practices, awareness of legal compliance, and development of standards that protect consumers.

About Acxiom

Acxiom is a recognized leader in marketing services and technology that enable marketers to successfully manage audiences personalize consumer experiences and create profitable customer relationships. Our superior industry-focused, consultative approach combines consumer data and analytics, databases, data integration and consulting solutions for personalized, multichannel marketing strategies. Acxiom leverages over 40 years of experience in data management to deliver high-performance, highly secure, reliable information management services. Founded in 1969, Acxiom is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, and serves clients around the world from locations in the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South America. For more information about Acxiom, visit www.acxiom.com.

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