Change record
CA-C-004647
Cursor Security Practices
Entity
Date detected
August 27, 2026
Effective date
August 27, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Positive
Taxonomy
Disclosure requirement change
Changes
+2 sentences added · 4 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Positive for users
Affected users
All users

Cursor expanded its security certifications section in an update detected on August 27, 2026. Previously, the policy listed only SOC 2 Type II attestation availability. The updated language now states that Cursor holds AIUC-1, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications in addition to SOC 2 Type II attestation, with all certificates and reports available on request at trust.cursor.com.

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What this means for you

The updated terms disclose additional security certifications that Cursor holds. The policy now states that Cursor holds AIUC-1, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications along with SOC 2 Type II attestation. Certificates and reports remain available on request at trust.cursor.com, consistent with the prior availability of attestation reports.

Key Clauses Affected

Security Certifications Disclosure

Expanded from SOC 2 Type II attestation alone to include AIUC-1, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications, with all certificates available on request.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
f24454a79c9ebf50546fbadf74a477d37b7ebb4e90d448f8ed765178c245b62a
July 16, 2026 00:55 UTC
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Current Version
6b19f3c74f4607ecd4518d3e5de80176827d7806c4f46921239f4d8e6c88b619
August 27, 2026 00:58 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
August 27, 2026 00:58 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://cursor.com/security
Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Security Practices
Record ID: CA-C-004647
Captured: 2026-08-27 00:58:20 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-27-cursor-cursor-security-practices-4647/
Accessed: Aug. 27, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Cursor expanded its security certifications disclosure by adding three industry-recognized certifications to its existing SOC 2 Type II attestation. The change is informational and reflects standard security practice documentation. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 addresses information security management; …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Cursor Security Practices
Entity
Cursor
Captured
August 27, 2026
Source URL
https://cursor.com/security
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