IDBS expands SOC 2 compliance to include Processing Integrity

This achievement underscores IDBS’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security, availability, confidentiality and now, processing integrity

4 Dec 2024
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IDBS, a Danaher company, has successfully completed its latest SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) assessment, which now includes the additional trust services criteria for Processing Integrity. This achievement underscores IDBS’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security, availability, confidentiality and now, processing integrity.

SOC 2 audits are critical assessments that address the risks associated with utilizing SaaS service organizations and other third parties. They are integral to regulatory oversight, vendor management programs, internal governance and risk management.

In 2019, IDBS became the first electronic lab notebook provider to achieve SOC 2 compliance based on the trust services criteria for Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Undergoing annual assessments with an AICPA-registered auditor, IDBS has consistently demonstrated its robust framework for internal controls and its unwavering commitment to security for our customers.

The inclusion of Processing Integrity in the latest SOC 2 assessment highlights IDBS’ dedication to delivering systems which support complete, valid, accurate, timely and authorized data processing. This expanded compliance demonstrates IDBS’ ongoing commitment to providing high-quality solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Elizabeth Tyler, VP of Customer Operations, commented, “At IDBS, we understand the critical importance of compliance in today’s regulatory landscape. Our expanded SOC 2 compliance to include Processing Integrity is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing our customers with the highest level of trust and reliability. This achievement not only differentiates us in the market but also reinforces our dedication to delivering solutions that ensure complete, accurate, and timely data processing. We are proud to support our customers with robust and secure systems that exceed industry standards.”

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What trust services criteria are included in IDBS’ latest SOC 2 assessment?

IDBS’ latest SOC 2 assessment covers Security, Availability, Confidentiality and the newly added Processing Integrity criterion, reinforcing the cloud software provider’s commitment to robust, secure and reliable systems for BioPharma companies.

Why is Processing Integrity important to IDBS’ SOC 2 compliance?

Processing Integrity demonstrates that IDBS systems support complete, valid, accurate, timely and authorized data processing. Its inclusion expands IDBS’ SOC 2 compliance and reflects the company’s commitment to high-quality solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.

When did IDBS first achieve SOC 2 compliance as an electronic lab notebook provider?

In 2019, IDBS became the first electronic lab notebook provider to achieve SOC 2 compliance based on Security, Availability and Confidentiality. IDBS has since undergone annual assessments with an AICPA-registered auditor.