SOC 2 Compliant eSignature

DocuSeal implements the SOC 2 standard for its Cloud services, ensuring the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data.

Importance of SOC 2 for Service Organizations

Adhering to SOC 2 standards is imperative for ensuring that systems are set up to assure security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy of customer data. Compliance demonstrates a company's commitment to data protection and operational excellence, essential for maintaining customer trust and competitive advantage.

Types of SOC 2 Reports

  • Type I Report evaluates the design of security processes at a specific point in time.
  • Type II Report assesses how effective those security processes are over a period, typically six months or more providing a more comprehensive validation of compliance.

Understanding the Trust Service Criteria

Security

The protection of system resources against unauthorized access.

Availability

Ensuring systems and information are available for operation and use as committed or agreed.

Processing Integrity

System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely and authorized.

Confidentiality

Information designated as confidential protected as committed or agreed.

Privacy

Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed and disposed of in conformity with the commitments in the entity's privacy notice.

For detailed guidelines and the official framework, visit AICPA's SOC 2 details.

The Necessity of SOC 2 Compliance for eSignature Solutions

Data Security Challenges in eSignatures

eSignature technology involves the storage and management of highly sensitive data, such as personal identifiers and contractual documents. SOC 2 compliance ensures that these data handling processes are secure and that integrity and confidentiality are maintained.

Enhanced Trust with SOC 2 Compliant eSignatures

Businesses leveraging eSignature technology are often subject to scrutiny regarding data security. By implementing a SOC 2 compliant solution, companies can assure clients and partners of their data's safety, significantly enhancing trust and reliability.

How does DocuSeal support SOC 2 security requirements?

DocuSeal implements the SOC 2 security requirements through its cloud services. We've gone through the evaluation by an independent auditing firm, which ensures that we implement the best practices, policies, and technical measures to meet the stringent requirements of SOC 2, giving our clients peace of mind that their data is protected.

Custom Security Measures

Tailor security protocols to fit specific business needs, far exceeding general cloud security standards.

Direct Control Over Data Access

Manage who accesses your data and when, with no intermediary

Enhanced Audit Capability

Maintain comprehensive logs and audit trails that are readily accessible and detailed, exceeding SOC 2 requirements for monitoring and logging.

Access Controls

You can enforce role-based access control and multi-factor authentication.

Request SOC 2 Type II

If you would like to learn how DocuSeal implements the SOC 2 security requirements, please reach out to our support team to request the SOC 2 Type II.