The document states that OpenAI maintains SOC 2 Type 2 certification and applies encryption to customer data both at rest and in transit for enterprise and API service tiers.
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This provision discloses the security assurance framework applicable to enterprise data, which is a standard due diligence reference point for vendor security assessments and regulatory compliance programs requiring documented technical safeguards.
Interpretive note: The SOC 2 Type 2 report itself is not publicly reproduced; the scope of systems and controls covered must be verified by obtaining the report directly from OpenAI.
Previous version 'Security Commitments and Certifications' had no excerpt; current version specifies SOC 2 Type 2 and encryption details, and severity downgraded from medium to low.
View full change record →Enterprise and API customers can reference SOC 2 Type 2 certification and encryption-in-transit and at-rest as disclosed technical security controls when conducting vendor risk assessments or satisfying regulatory documentation requirements.
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"We maintain SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and encrypt data at rest and in transit.— Excerpt from OpenAI's OpenAI API Data Usage Policies
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: SOC 2 Type 2 certification is referenced by GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA compliance programs as evidence of implemented security controls, though it is not a direct compliance certification under any of these frameworks. The FTC's Safeguards Rule and state security laws may also reference equivalent controls. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. SOC 2 Type 2 is a standard commercial security assurance mechanism. Compliance teams should request the current SOC 2 report to review the scope of controls, audit period, and any exceptions noted. The marketing disclosure does not substitute for review of the actual audit report. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: GDPR Article 32 requires appropriate technical and organizational measures; SOC 2 Type 2 can support but does not automatically satisfy this requirement. HIPAA Security Rule assessments should reference the SOC 2 scope to confirm coverage of relevant safeguards. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams should request the SOC 2 Type 2 report under NDA as part of vendor onboarding, review the scope of systems covered, and assess any noted exceptions. Encryption specifications (algorithm, key management) are not disclosed on this page and should be requested separately. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should document receipt and review of the SOC 2 report in their vendor management records, assess the audit period for currency, and request updated reports on renewal cycles. Penetration testing and vulnerability disclosure practices should also be assessed separately.
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This provision discloses the security assurance framework applicable to enterprise data, which is a standard due diligence reference point for vendor security assessments and regulatory compliance programs requiring documented technical safeguards.
Enterprise and API customers can reference SOC 2 Type 2 certification and encryption-in-transit and at-rest as disclosed technical security controls when conducting vendor risk assessments or satisfying regulatory documentation requirements.
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