Use processors that provide sufficient guarantees
A controller shall use only processors "providing sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures" so that processing meets the Regulation and protects data subjects’ rights.
Independent security assurance
Evidence foundA current SOC 2 report or ISO/IEC 27001 certificate is the usual evidence that a supplier operates appropriate security measures.
- SOC 2Vendor states SOC 2 - Type II on its trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026
- ISO/IEC 27001Vendor states ISO 27001:2022 on its trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026
- ISO certificate"ISO 27001:2022" on the trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026
- ISO certificate"ISO 27701:2019" on the trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026
- and 2 more
Security testing and documentation
Evidence foundA penetration test report, a completed standard questionnaire (SIG, CAIQ, HECVAT) or security documentation shows how the supplier tests and runs its controls.
- Penetration testingPenetration testing: annualas of 21 Sep 2026
- Penetration test report"Pentest 2026" on the trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026