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GDPR vs Soc2: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue GDPR or Soc2 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

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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Soc2

Soc2 is a compliance framework.

Service Providers

Regional Coverage

2 regions

Industry Coverage

0 industries

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Dimension	GDPR	Soc2
Service Count	53	1
Regions	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more	Europe Netherlands
Industries	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 Soc2 if:

- Your clients or partners require Soc2 certification
- You operate in regions where Soc2 is the standard
- You need a Soc2-specific compliance approach

GDPR vs Soc2: Which Framework Do You Need?

GDPR

Soc2

Which Do You Need?

Choose GDPR if:

Choose Soc2 if:

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What is the difference between GDPR and Soc2?

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