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We're officially ISO/IEC 27001 compliant!
Deel news
Legal & compliance
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Deel Team
Published
August 04, 2022
Last Update
August 12, 2024
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What is ISO/IEC 27001 compliance?
What does ISO/IEC 27001 means at Deel?
So what exactly was audited?
A powerful partnership
Our customers are in safe hands
What is ISO/IEC 27001 compliance?
ISO/IEC 27001 is a security management standard that specifies security management best practices and comprehensive security controls following the ISO/IEC 27002 best practice guidance. The basis of this certification is the development and implementation of a rigorous security program, which includes the development and implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) which defines how Deel perpetually manages security in a holistic, comprehensive manner.
What does ISO/IEC 27001 means at Deel?
As the market leader with 8,000+ customers in 150+ countries using our product, security and compliance are always a te high priority.
At Deel, being ISO/IEC 27001 compliant isn't about just checking a box. It means we are certified in compliance with global standards, and we are dedicated to monitoring, reviewing, and maintaining Deel’s information security system, For us, it's about excelling in each area of business. In this case, our InfoSec compliance. We've done this by showing we protect customer data using the best methods among business operations, policies, and procedures.
So what exactly was audited?
You may wonder, what exactly goes into becoming ISO/IEC 27001 compliant? It involves all levels of management and areas of an organization to implement an effective information security management system. Multiple internal checks occurred to ensure everything was sufficiently operating and effective.
In order to get ISO/IEC 27001 certification, organizations must consider the following:
- Define the scope of the system
- Define your information security policy
- Establish the security objectives of the business
- Perform an information security risk assessment
- Formulate a risk treatment plan
- Select the most suitable control methods
- Establish policies and procedures
- Implement internal review and internal audits
- Monitor the performance of controls to identify opportunities for improvement
We've built our infrastructure and technology around being ISO/IEC 27001 compliant, but now we're proud to have the "official" stamp that recognizes our secure data protection practices.
A powerful partnership
With our report, not only do we meet the ISO/IEC 27001 standards, but we've improved our overall security. Ensuring we have first-class safeguards and procedures to maintain this norm consistently. We worked closely with the team at Scytale to make sure we stayed compliant.
Our customers are in safe hands
Thousands of customers trust Deel to create contracts globally and compliantly pay employees and contractors in the preferred currency. They trust us with their sensitive data. ISO/IEC 27001 certification demonstrates our rigorous adherence to the highest international standards of security, and provides customers with confidence regarding global HR workflows.
Customers remain at the forefront of every decision we make. Delivering an ISO/IEC 27001 report to customers and prospects demonstrates our commitment to sound security standards. With our ISO/IEC 27001 compliance, we can proudly show we're partnering with a company that cares about its customers' data.