Simply Voting is now SOC 2 Type I certified. Governed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), SOC 2 Certification was established in order to provide independent evaluation and confidence about an organization’s controls related to security, confidentiality, processing integrity, availability, and privacy. A Type 1 report provides a description of the organization's system as a whole, in addition to detailed testing of the design of the organization's internal controls, all at one specific point in time.
What the SOC 2 Type I Certification Process Entailed
To achieve this milestone, Simply Voting partnered with A-LIGN, an independent auditing firm renowned for its expertise in compliance assessments. The audit involved:
- Comprehensive interviews with our team,
- Thorough examination of 198 pieces of evidence, and
- Rigorous review of our company’s administration, online voting system, and underlying server infrastructure.
The resulting audit report confirmed that Simply Voting meets the SOC 2 Trust Services Principles for Common Criteria/Security, Availability, and Confidentiality. This demonstrates our commitment to providing reliable and secure voting solutions to our clients.
How SOC 2 Differs from SSAE 16
The SOC 2 audit is more extensive and stringent than the SSAE 16 (Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16), which we previously completed. While SSAE 16 focused on financial controls, SOC 2 dives deeper into system operations and user data protection, reflecting a more comprehensive evaluation of our technology and practices.
Why This Matters for Our Clients
Achieving SOC 2 Type I certification is a testament to Simply Voting's dedication to delivering secure and dependable internet voting solutions. We understand that our clients rely on us to safeguard their election processes and data, and this certification provides independent assurance that our systems are designed to meet their expectations.
This milestone reinforces our ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and trustworthiness, core values that define Simply Voting’s mission to deliver secure, fair, and accessible voting solutions for organizations worldwide.
For more information about our commitment to security or how our SOC 2 certification benefits your organization, feel free to contact us or visit our website.
