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SOCReporting Guide

FAQ: Does a SOC 2 report certify that an AI product is safe or accurate?

No. A SOC 2 report addresses the described system and controls against the applicable criteria within the engagement's scope. It is not a blanket certification of an AI product's safety, fairness, accuracy, or legal compliance. Read the system description, categories, period, opinion, and any relevant testing before deciding what the report tells you. For an AI product, identify the additional behavior or risk you need evaluated and request suitable evidence. Marketing language should explain the actual assurance obtained rather than imply that a SOC 2 report validates every model output or guarantees future behavior.

Related: SOC 2 audit and compliance hub.

Further reading: AICPA SOC 2 reporting guide overview.

Additional FAQs

What are the costs of SOC 2?

There are a lot of factors that go into responding to this question. There are audit, consulting, software, internal resources, and other factors to consider which can easily grow from

What is SSAE 18 (formerly SSAE 16)?

The SSAE 18 audit standard is a framework for reporting on an examination of controls at a service organization relevant to user entities’ internal control over financial reporting.

How long does a SOC 1 take to complete?

This depends on how prepared and how many resources an Organization has to dedicate to the project. The first time through, usually a readiness assessment would be performed, and then

How often is a SOC 2 audit required?

SOC 2 Type II audits should be performed annually, however, there are times you may choose to perform them twice a year. Additionally, if recently completing a SOC 2 Type

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