The EU-US Data Privacy Framework, explained for vendor reviews
Solomon Amos · 7 Sep 2026 · 10 min read
Regulatory evidence
Transform raw banking evidence and accounting data into evidential proof that’s complete, accurate, and ready for the courtroom or
For each regulation, how many of the requirements it places on your vendors Valid8 Financial’s public evidence reaches. Open one for every item with its date and source.
What the vendor lists, typed; public items can be read now, the rest are available on request.
14 documents listed on Valid8 Financial’s trust centre
trust.valid8financial.comAnswers the vendor publishes to questions buyers ask, quoted with the link to where it says so.
Where data is hosted or processed
Where are your servers located?
“Valid8 Finacial's servers are located in AWS, with options for data residency in the US, Canada, UK or APAC (Hong Kong) regions.”
Regions named: UK, US, Canadaas of 21 Sep 2026Source
Encryption
Do you encrypt data at rest?
“All datastores with customer data, in addition to S3 buckets, are encrypted at rest. Sensitive collections and tables also use row-level encryption. This means the data is encrypted even before it hits the database so that neither physical access, nor logical access to the database, is enough to read the most sensitive information.”
as of 21 Sep 2026Source
Encryption
Do you encrypt data at transit?
“the Valid8 Financial platform uses TLS 1.2 or higher everywhere data is transmitted over potentially insecure networks. We also use features such as HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) to maximize the security of our data in transit. Server TLS keys and certificates are managed by AWS and deployed via Application Load Balancers.”
as of 21 Sep 2026Source
Encryption
How do you manage encryption keys/secrets?
“Encryption keys are managed via AWS Key Management System (KMS). KMS stores key material in Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), which prevents direct access by any individuals, including employees of Amazon and Vanta. The keys stored in HSMs are used for encryption and decryption via Amazon’s KMS APIs. Application secrets are encrypted and stored securely via AWS Secrets Manager and Parameter Store, and access to th...”
as of 21 Sep 2026Source
Penetration testing
Do you conduct penetration testing?
“Yes, the Company conducts annual independent penetration testing.”
as of 21 Sep 2026Source
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This maps third-party obligations to the vendor evidence that may support them. It is not legal advice and never a statement that a vendor or its customers comply; confirm scope and sufficiency with your counsel or auditor. “No public evidence” means nothing public was found at the last check. Citations link to the official text.