{"id":3133,"date":"2025-08-19T19:35:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T19:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kyc2020.com\/blog\/?p=3133"},"modified":"2026-03-23T19:19:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:19:57","slug":"data-privacy-and-security-at-kyc2020-built-in-not-bolted-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kyc2020.com\/blog\/data-privacy-and-security-at-kyc2020-built-in-not-bolted-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Privacy and Security at KYC2020: Built In, Not Bolted On"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AML compliance isn\u2019t just about getting the risk signals right, it\u2019s about handling sensitive data with the same care you bring to financial crime detection. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyc2020.com\/solutions\/watchlist-screening\">At KYC2020<\/a>, we treat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyc2020.com\/privacy-policy\">data privacy and security<\/a> not as checklist items, but as core components of our platform design.<\/p>\n<p>This article outlines the privacy posture and security standards that support all of our tools, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyc2020.com\/decisioniq\">sanctions and PEP screening<\/a> to KYB and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyc2020.com\/solutions\/idv\">ID verification<\/a>, so your team can focus on regulatory compliance, not infosec due diligence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Regulatory-Grade Approach to Privacy and Data Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>KYC2020 is aligned with key global privacy and security frameworks, enabling us to support clients across jurisdictions with varying compliance requirements. Our core data protection credentials include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>GDPR Compliance<\/strong><br \/>\nWe comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU), including provisions for:<br \/>\n\u2022 Lawful and transparent data processing<br \/>\n\u2022 Data minimization and purpose limitation<br \/>\n\u2022 Rights of access and redress for EU data subjects (where applicable)<br \/>\n\u2022 Robust safeguards for international data transfers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Certification<\/strong><br \/>\nKYC2020 is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. DPF.<br \/>\nWe adhere to the principles set by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the processing of personal data from the EU, UK, and Switzerland. For unresolved privacy complaints, we cooperate with EU DPAs, the UK ICO, and the Swiss FDPIC, and participate in binding arbitration as required.<br \/>\nOur certification is publicly available at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dataprivacyframework.gov\">www.dataprivacyframework.gov\/list<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SOC 2 Type II Certification<\/strong><br \/>\nKYC2020 is SOC 2 Type II certified under the AICPA framework, demonstrating our adherence to controls across:<br \/>\n\u2022 Security<br \/>\n\u2022 Availability<br \/>\n\u2022 Processing integrity<br \/>\n\u2022 Confidentiality<br \/>\n\u2022 Privacy<br \/>\nOur controls are audited annually and reflect industry best practices for managing sensitive customer and platform data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Encryption and Access Controls<\/strong><br \/>\nWe implement encryption both in transit and at rest, including:<br \/>\n\u2022 TLS\/SSL secure transmission<br \/>\n\u2022 AES-256 encryption for data storage<br \/>\n\u2022 Encrypted backups and secure sFTP channels<br \/>\n\u2022 Signed digital certificates and endpoint authentication<br \/>\nAccess to systems and data is governed by:<br \/>\n\u2022 Role-based permissions<br \/>\n\u2022 Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations<br \/>\n\u2022 Configurable access restrictions<br \/>\n\u2022 Logged audit trails and user activity tracking<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continuous Improvement and Audit Readiness<\/strong><br \/>\nWe conduct regular:<br \/>\n\u2022 Security assessments and penetration tests<br \/>\n\u2022 Staff training in secure engineering practices<br \/>\n\u2022 Reviews of internal policies and vendor controls<br \/>\n\u2022 Updates to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyc2020.com\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a> to reflect new practices or legal developments<\/p>\n<p><strong>What This Means for our Customers<\/strong><br \/>\nWith KYC2020, you\u2019re not just buying screening software, you\u2019re partnering with a vendor that understands the regulatory, reputational, and operational stakes of handling sensitive data.<br \/>\nWhether you\u2019re preparing for an audit, onboarding new customers, or scaling your compliance program, you can do so with confidence that our infrastructure is ready to support your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AML compliance isn\u2019t just about getting the risk signals right, it\u2019s about handling sensitive data with the same care you bring to financial crime detection. 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