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Certified Responsible AI.

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.

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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 more than a year ahead of schedule
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Malcolm Burenstam Linder, Co-Founder & CEO, Alva Labs

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.”

→ October 2025, Press Release, Stockholm

 

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.

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 accountable.

Ready for the AI Act

Compliance Built In — Not Bolted On

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.

Want to see responsible AI in action?

Experience Alva’s certified AI platform for yourself and see how it helps you hire with confidence.

Responsible AI & ISO/IEC 42001 Certification
Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISO/IEC 42001?

ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for AI management systems. It sets requirements for how organizations should develop, govern, and use AI in a safe, transparent, and responsible way. It includes risk management, data governance, human oversight, and continuous improvement.

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.

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

 

The certification covers four key areas of our AI ecosystem:

  • Our proprietary psychometric tests, built in-house since 2017

  • The candidate platform, where job seekers interact with our assessments

  • The customer platform, used by hiring teams to evaluate insights

  • Our internal AI development and governance processes

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.

 

Why is responsible AI important in recruitment?

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

  • Guided by human oversight

This is essential to protect candidate rights and make hiring more inclusive and trustworthy.

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)

How does Alva ensure fairness and reduce bias in hiring?

We regularly test and refine our psychometric models using:

  • Item analysis to identify and improve poorly performing questions

  • Bias monitoring across demographics

  • Human oversight at every stage

  • External audits and continuous validation to ensure objectivity

How can I verify Alva’s ISO/IEC 42001 certification?

Verify Alva through the DNV certchecker

Our certification was issued following an independent audit by a third-party certification body. If you'd like more detailed information or verification documents, feel free to contact our compliance team at compliance@alvalabs.io or visit our Help Center.