SOC 2 Compliance, Maintenance, and Benefits to Enterprises

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a globally recognized standard for managing and securing customer data. It focuses on five key trust service principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Organizations that seek SOC 2 compliance demonstrate a commitment to continually improving information security. SOC 2 compliance does not mandate specific security tools, but instead focuses on controls: the policies, processes, and safeguards a company has in place to protect customer data. 

Why Pursue SOC 2 Compliance?   

• Build Trust: Demonstrate to customers, partners, and vendors that data security is taken seriously and industry best practices are followed. 

• Regulatory Compliance: Align with legal and regulatory requirements, reducing risk and ensuring accountability.   

• Meet Customer Requirements: Many enterprise clients require SOC 2 compliance as a prerequisite for doing business.  

• Operational Excellence: SOC 2 evaluates and improves internal security framework, including policies, SOPs, and technical controls.   

iFoodDS was proud to first achieve SOC 2 Type II compliance in December 2024 and again in November 2025. iFoodDS remains committed to continually improving our information security program and to retaining an annual SOC 2 audit to ensure we continue to support our customers’ needs. iFoodDS partnered with software provider Trustero and security and compliance auditors, the Johanson Group (in 2024) and Prescient Assurance (in 2025). 

To maintain our SOC 2 Type II compliance, iFoodDS has: 

• 17 Umbrella Policies and 22 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering areas like acceptable use, asset management, business continuity, identity and access management, and secure development.  

• 51 Controls tested for design and operating effectiveness over an audit period.  

• 19 SOPs 

• 13 Other 

• Ongoing annual compliance training for all employees and contractors, including modules on cybersecurity, data protection, and ethical conduct.  

What Are the Benefits of Working with an SOC 2 Compliant Company? 

Working with an SOC 2 compliant company offers clear, practical benefits to enterprises, especially when data security, reliability, and risk management are high priorities. Customers partnering with SOC 2-compliant companies can be confident that: 

• Data is handled responsibly 

• Security practices are not just claimed, but verified 

• Risks are actively managed 

SOC 2 compliance reduces the likelihood of data breaches, unauthorized access, and operational failures that could affect enterprises.  

Maintaining SOC 2 compliance requires an ongoing effort. iFoodDS is committed to maintaining the highest standards for data management and security. We are invested in a long-term strategy that allows us to exceed SOC 2 compliance standards, all while continuing to assure our enterprise customers that their data is in safe hands.