Certified Responsible AI

Q: Is Alva Labs certified under ISO/IEC 42001?

Yes. Alva Labs is one of the first companies in the world to be officially certified under ISO/IEC 42001. The certification confirms that our AI systems are developed and governed in line with the highest global standards for responsible AI.

Q: What AI systems at Alva Labs are included in the ISO 42001 certification?

The certification covers four key areas: our proprietary psychometric tests (built in-house since 2017), the candidate platform, the customer platform, and our internal AI development and governance processes.

Q: How does Alva's certification relate to the EU AI Act?

Alva Labs is already ready for the EU AI Act, more than a year before the 2026 enforcement deadline. The certification under ISO/IEC 42001 helps demonstrate that our systems meet strict requirements around transparency, risk management, and data protection as required by the AI Act.

Q: Why is responsible AI important in hiring, and how does Alva Labs approach it?

AI is increasingly used in hiring decisions. Responsible AI ensures that systems are fair and objective, transparent in how recommendations are made, secure and privacy-compliant, and guided by human oversight. This is essential to protect candidate rights and make hiring more inclusive and trustworthy.

Q: What makes Alva's AI different from others in the market?

Our AI is built in-house, not sourced from third-party black boxes. We use proven methods like Bayesian inference, Item Response Theory, and machine learning to build fair and accurate assessments. All candidate data stays within the EU and is never used to train outside models. We are dual-certified for both AI governance (ISO/IEC 42001) and information security (ISO/IEC 27001).

Q: How does Alva Labs ensure fairness and reduce bias in hiring?

We regularly test and refine our psychometric models using item analysis to identify poorly performing questions, bias monitoring across demographics, human oversight at every stage, and external audits and continuous validation.

Q: How can I verify Alva Labs ISO/IEC 42001 certification?

Verify Alva Labs through the DNV certchecker Our certification was issued following an independent audit by a third-party certification body.

Q: Where can I learn more about how Alva uses AI in hiring?

You can explore these resources: How AI is used in your hiring process Safe AI at Alva La bs AI in Alva’s psychometric tests

Alva is among the first companies in the world to be certified according to ISO/IEC 42001 — the first international standard for management systems that ensure the secure and reliable development, governance, and operation of AI.

AI you can trust

With Alva, you get more than AI in hiring - you get AI you can trust. Every insight and recommendation is

Transparent

Clear guidance on how our AI works and how to interpret results

Fair

Built to minimize bias and support objective decision-making

Secure

Candidate data stays in the EU and is never used to train third-party models

Human-first

Designed to support, not replace, people

Compliant

ISO Certified and ready for the EU AI Act

"AI in recruitment brings incredible potential but also real responsibility. That's why I'm proud Alva is one of the first companies in the world to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification.

It's proof that we don't just talk about fairness and transparency. We build it into the core of everything we do."

Malcolm Burenstam Linder, Co-Founder & CEO, Alva Labs

ISO/IEC 42001 Certified: Not Just Our Processes, But the AI We Built Ourselves

Most companies certify their processes. We went further. Alva is among the first to certify a full AI system that we've built in-house — and evolved continuously since 2017.

What's Certified at Alva:

Candidate platform — the AI layer your candidates experience
Customer platform — the hiring team's interface for decisions
Internal AI governance systems — how we build, test, and monitor our AI
Proprietary psychometric tests — built from scratch and grounded in science

This certification isn't just a milestone, it's proof that every part of our AI ecosystem is built and managed responsibly, end to end.

What is ISO/IEC 42001 and why is it important?

A Global Standard for Responsible AI.

ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for AI management systems. It defines how companies should build, govern, and continuously improve AI — with strict requirements for: risk assessment, transparency, technical documentation, human oversight, continuous improvement.

For Alva, this certification means that:

Our AI systems are independently audited and meet global guidelines
We combine security (ISO/IEC 27001) and responsible AI (ISO/IEC 42001) within a unified framework
Customers, candidates, and partners can trust that our AI solutions uphold ethical principles and values such as fairness, non-discrimination, and respect for privacy, while also being robust and transparent

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The Tech Behind Our Certified AI

Science You Can Rely On.

Since day one, Alva's AI models have been rooted in rigorous methodology and transparent design:

Machine Learning — to identify behavioral patterns from anonymized candidate data
Item Response Theory (IRT) — to ensure questions are fair, relevant, and well calibrated
Bayesian Inference — to assess accuracy, difficulty, and fairness across diverse user groups

Our psychometric tests, now certified under ISO/IEC 42001, show that AI in hiring can be both advanced and used responsibly.

Explore the science behind our tests

Ready for the AI Act

Compliance Built In.

The EU AI Act will require all high-risk AI systems, like those used in hiring, to follow strict rules by August 2026. Alva is already there.

We didn't wait for regulation. We set the bar.

Security & GDPR

Enterprise-grade security.
Full GDPR compliance.

The Science

The research foundation behind every step of the Alva Hiring System.

Questions about Responsible AI & ISO/IEC 42001

What is ISO/IEC 42001 and how does Alva Labs use it?

Is Alva Labs certified under ISO/IEC 42001?

What AI systems at Alva Labs are included in the ISO 42001 certification?

How does Alva's certification relate to the EU AI Act?

Why is responsible AI important in hiring, and how does Alva Labs approach it?

What makes Alva's AI different from others in the market?

How does Alva Labs ensure fairness and reduce bias in hiring?

How can I verify Alva Labs ISO/IEC 42001 certification?

Where can I learn more about how Alva uses AI in hiring?

Certified Responsible AI

AI you can trust

ISO/IEC 42001 Certified: Not Just Our Processes, But the AI We Built Ourselves