Leafcloud SOC2 Type II Certified
Leafcloud is happy to announce that we've been certified as SOC2 Type II compliant. Another milestone in our commitment to providing a sustainable, European alternative to big tech, that keeps things safe and secure, year after year.
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Leafcloud is happy to announce that we’ve been certified as SOC2 Type II compliant. Another milestone in our commitment to providing a sustainable, European alternative to big tech, that keeps things safe and secure, year after year.
What’s SOC 2?
Service Organization Control (SOC) reports, specifically SOC2, focus on assessing how well a service provider organizes and manages their internal processes and systems in relation to the security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, or privacy of customer data. The framework is particularly relevant for organizations that operate in sectors where sensitive information management and data security are critical. Obvious examples are healthcare, finance, and legal, but it applies to many other sectors as well.
There are two types of SOC certifications, so what’s the difference?
SOC 2 Type I: Provides an overview of a company’s controls at a specific point in time. It is based on a review conducted up until the date of the report and does not cover any subsequent period. This type focuses on describing the design of controls, rather than their operational effectiveness.
SOC 2 Type II: This report goes beyond just describing the design of controls; it also assesses how effectively these controls are operating over time—typically for a specific period (like six months or more). The Type 2 certification is based not only on the design but also on the implementation and operational effectiveness of the controls.
Information Security
Being SOC2 Type II certified means we’ve demonstrated through rigorous testing that our controls are effectively implemented and operating as designed over a defined period. This includes:
- Security: Measures to ensure protection against unauthorized access to customer data.
- Availability: Ensuring systems are operational when needed by customers.
- Confidentiality: Protecting the privacy of customer information from unauthorized disclosure or use.
- Processing Integrity: Guaranteeing that transactions and other business processes are executed correctly and accurately.
- Privacy: Handling personal information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
European Alternatives
European alternatives to big tech companies provide crucial strategic and operational advantages for European clients. They offer stronger alignment with EU data protection regulations like GDPR, ensuring compliant data handling without workarounds. Keeping data processing within EU jurisdiction provides enhanced sovereignty and security. For businesses, working with European providers often means more responsive support in local time zones, clearer understanding of regional business practices, and simplified regulatory compliance processes.
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