Security practices
At US Legal Forms, protecting your data and maintaining trust are top priorities. We adhere to robust security and privacy measures to ensure your documents and information remain safe - from transmission to storage and beyond.
Key Practices & Certifications
Industry-Recognized Certifications
- SOC 2 Type II Certified - Our systems, processes, and controls are audited annually by an independent auditor to maintain high standards of security and confidentiality.
- GDPR & CCPA Compliant - We uphold data privacy and transparency standards, including participation in the EU‑U.S. Data Privacy Framework for secure data transfers.
Data Encryption & AWS Storage
- We use 256-bit encryption to secure all data - both in transit and at rest, ensuring that user data and payment information remain protected.
- Customer data is stored securely in AWS cloud infrastructure, with encrypted storage (Amazon S3), high availability, redundancy, and strong physical security protocols.
Incident Response & Vendor Oversight
- Security Incident Plan - In the event of a potential breach, a designated response team conducts a thorough risk assessment to determine impact and response procedures.
- Vendor Compliance - Third-party service providers go through a strict security evaluation to ensure they meet legal and organizational privacy requirements.
Access Controls, Device Security & Employee Training
- Access Management - Access privileges are strictly controlled using defined processes, segregation of duties, approvals, audit logging, and regular reviews.
- Device & Password Safety - Best practices per NIST SP 800‑88 and OCR guidance are followed. Safe Password protocols ensure strong credentials across the organization.
- Employee Awareness - Staff undergo regular training around data privacy and organizational security policies to uphold confidentiality and security.
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Why It Matters
Your legal documents contain sensitive personal, financial, and legal details. By maintaining high standards of security, compliance, and operational vigilance, US Legal Forms ensures that you can trust our platform for all your legal paperwork needs - securely and confidently.
FAQ
- We are SOC 2 Type II certified, with annual independent audits to verify our compliance with data protection standards.
- We also comply with GDPR, CCPA, and are participants in the EU‑U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Yes - all customer data and payment information is encrypted using 256-bit encryption, both during transmission and while stored.
Your data is securely housed in Amazon Web Services (AWS), offering end-to-end encryption, high availability, redundancy, and strict physical security in data centers.
We have an established security incident response plan and team that assesses breach risks and implements appropriate remediation steps.
All vendors undergo rigorous compliance assessments, and contracts require them to adhere to applicable privacy and security standards.
Access is controlled via processes that include approvals, audit trails, and role-based permissions. We follow NIST SP 800‑88 standards and enforce strong password policies for devices.
All employees are required to complete regular data privacy and security training to ensure confidential handling of user information.