NCSBN Trust Center

As the world leader in nursing regulation and advancement, NCSBN upholds the highest standards, including security and privacy. Whether a nurse, candidate, regulator or member of the public, know that your information is safe with us.

Your Data. Our Responsiblity.

Keeping Your Data Secure

NCSBN not only meets but exceeds standards used by government agencies and other leading organizations.

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Data Security & Privacy

NCSBN is committed to protecting your privacy and assures that you have control over your data.

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Privacy-by-Design

We use a privacy-by-design approach to safeguard your information at every step.

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Biometric Data Protection

We've implemented biometric technology in limited, secure ways to help verify identity.

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Certifications & Compliance

NCSBN meets rigorous security and privacy standards, verified by independent auditors and government programs monitoring by GovRAMP and undergoes an annual audit by a third-party assessor.

GovRAMP Member

    GovRAMP Authorized

    NCSBN cloud systems (Nursys, ORBS and Passport) were re-authorized at the Moderate level by GovRAMP as of April 22, 2026. This means we meet strictly defined security and privacy requirements mandated by state governments. NCSBN meets ongoing security monitoring by GovRAMP and undergoes an annual audit by a third-party assessor.

    NIST 800-53

      NIST 800-53 Compliance

      We implement over 300 security and privacy controls from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), including access control, encryption, incident response, data privacy, training and more.

      PCI

        PCI DSS Certified

        All NCSBN billing systems meet the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), protecting your payment information.

          Joint Commission Verified

          Nursys.com meets The Joint Commission's (TJC) Ten principles for a primary source equivalent verified credential verification – ensuring licensing data is accurate and trustworthy.

          United States Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service (NTiS)

            NTIS Accredited

            Accredited by the U.S. Department of Commerce to securely access federal datasets like the Limited Access Death Master File.