Code of Practice for Cloud Service Providers
In September 2017 the Cloud Industry Forum announced an update to the Code of Practice to incorporate key components of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Whilst the GDPR additions to the Code cannot ensure complete compliance to the Regulation they will offer both providers and customers much greater confidence that they are proceeding appropriately towards GDPR.
More information on the GDPR is available from the ICO website.
Overview
The purpose of the Code of Practice for Cloud Service Providers ("Code") is to bring greater transparency and trust to doing business in the cloud.
Code of Practice certified cloud service providers have declared and committed to providing good quality services that adhere to the guidelines and best practices set out in the Code.
The Code is a comprehensive framework that enables service providers to benchmark their operations against standards developed by their peers and in many ways is a checklist for best practice in the provision of cloud services.
The Code covers a broad range of areas and disciplines but focuses on TRANSPARENCY, CAPABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
For Consumers of Cloud Services
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For Cloud Service providers
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Self Certification Logo
The Certified Mark identifies an organisation that has Self Certified to the Cloud Service Provider Code of Practice and the public declarations are accessible on the Cloud Industry Forum’s Register of Certified Organisation.