MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, February 2022— For the 4th consecutive year, Edge Information Management Inc., a leader in background screening services officially announces today its completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC 2) Type II audit for its background screening system at the Melbourne, Florida facility. The audit was conducted by leading compliance assessor A-LIGN ASSURANCE.
In a highly regulated industry such as background screening, customers place much importance on the independent validation of security controls when working with an employment screening services provider. The certification demonstrates Edge Information’s ability to implement security practices and policies that meet the rigorous SOC 2 standards. Moreover, it is a testament to their commitment to trust and transparency.
Service Organization and Controls (SOC) are assurance reports which recognize a background screening company’s adherence to trust service principles set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). SOC reports allow clients and partners working with service providers like Edge Information to assess the company’s quality of security.
An SOC 2 Type II report, more specifically, focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of a background screening provider’s internal controls related to their operations and compliance. Achieving this certification highlights Edge Information’s operational excellence and commitment to taking every possible action to protect their clients’ corporate reputation and their vital sensitive data.
Moving forward, the organization will continue to undergo an SOC 2 Type II audit and accreditation on an annual basis, demonstrating its dedication to meeting client requirements and transparency in its security efforts. “With SOC 2 compliance, our business’ internal systems and processes are evaluated, strengthened, and improved. We are now more equipped than ever to serve our clients in a secure and compliant way in a complex environment of ever-increasing regulation and data security requirements. This gives our clients additional confidence in our focus on data security, compliance, and privacy.” says Norm Gagnon, Edge’s Vice President of Compliance & Operations.
