Your Data, Their Hands
When you outsource IT services, you are trusting a third party with your data, and potentially your customers’ data. US companies remain liable for security and compliance (like GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) even when the work is done offshore or nearshore.
Due Diligence is Key
- Vendor Security Audits: Does the vendor have SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification?
- Data Security Policies: How will they protect your data? Encryption at rest and in transit? Access controls?
- Compliance Adherence: Are they familiar with the regulations relevant to your industry and data?
- Contractual Safeguards: Ensure the contract includes strong clauses on data security, breach notification, and liability.
- Background Checks: On the vendor’s employees who will access your systems.
Don’t assume; verify.
