GDPR vs SOC 2 Type 2 - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

GDPR vs SOC 2 Type 2: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue GDPR or SOC 2 Type 2 certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

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GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data protection law.

Service Providers

53

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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SOC 2 Type 2

SOC 2 Type 2 is a compliance framework.

Service Providers

41

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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Dimension	GDPR	SOC 2 Type 2
Service Count	53	41
Regions	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more
Industries	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more

Which Do You Need?

Choose GDPR if:

- Your clients or partners require GDPR certification
- You operate in regions where GDPR is the standard
- You need a GDPR-specific compliance approach

Choose SOC 2 Type 2 if:

- Your clients or partners require SOC 2 Type 2 certification
- You operate in regions where SOC 2 Type 2 is the standard
- You need a SOC 2 Type 2-specific compliance approach

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