Produce8 is happy to announce that on Feb 5, 2024, we achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations also known as SSAE 18.
What is SOC 2 Type 1 compliance?
The SOC 2 Type 1 certification affirms that the design of our system controls adheres to the stringent standards delineated in the "System and Organizations Controls" (SOC) framework for security and privacy compliance.
These credentials serve as a testament to the adoption of industry-leading security and privacy practices for SaaS platforms like Produce8. Crafted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC standards offer businesses assurance regarding the security measures and integrity of platforms and vendors in safeguarding data privacy.
Why is SOC2 Type 1 important to Produce8?
At Produce8, ensuring data security and privacy has always been a fundamental aspect of our product development ethos. Engaging in SOC 2 audits and obtaining certification allows us to tangibly demonstrate this commitment to our valued customers, partners, and team.
“Achieving SOC2 certification is a great step forward for Produce8 as a company and for our customers,” said Geoff Affleck, Director of Engineering at Produce8. “It’s a testament to the great work our team has been doing all along to ensure that we treat customer data with the highest levels of security and meet or exceed industry best practices.”
We are committed to protecting customer data: SOC 2 Type 1 compliance demonstrates to customers that Produce8 takes data security and privacy seriously. It assures that the company has implemented the necessary controls and safeguards to protect their data.
Our partners entrust us with their confidence: We uphold a high standard for identifying and mitigating risk. SOC 2 Type 1 compliance ensures that Produce8 is taking the necessary steps to safeguard the trust placed in us, mitigating potential data breaches.
We care for each other as a team: Produce8 has a smart, dedicated team that is working tirelessly to make digital work better for everyone. Achieving SOC2 Type 1 compliance guarantees that every member of the Produce8 staff undergoes security awareness training and advocates for best practices in handling sensitive data.
How Produce8 got certified
Getting SOC 2 Type 1 certification entails undergoing a rigorous evaluation by a third-party auditor. Produce8 was audited by Prescient Assurance, a leader in security and compliance attestation for B2B, SAAS companies worldwide. Prescient Assurance is a registered public accounting in the US and Canada and provides risk management and assurance services which includes but is not limited to SOC 2, PCI, ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and CSA STAR. For more information please visit our Security page for more details.
An unqualified opinion on a SOC 2 Type I audit report demonstrates to Produce8’s current and future customers that they manage their data with the highest standard of security and compliance.
