Company
Date Published
Author
Brandon Griffeth, Glory Francke
Word count
760
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

GitHub has achieved new security and privacy certifications, highlighting its commitment to data protection and compliance. The platform's Information Security and Privacy Management System (ISPMS) was assessed against ISO/IEC 27701:2019 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019 standards, focusing on privacy information management and cloud data protection. Additionally, GitHub attained the Level 2 STAR Certification in the Cloud Security Alliance's STAR Registry, building on its existing ISO/IEC 27001:2013 compliance. These certifications demonstrate GitHub's dedication to safeguarding personal information and maintaining strong privacy standards, supporting features like GitHub.com, GitHub Enterprise Cloud, GitHub Advanced Security, and GitHub Actions. Furthermore, GitHub is beginning the process to participate in the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) to better serve enterprise customers in the automotive industry. These efforts underscore GitHub's focus on evolving its privacy and security measures to meet international data protection standards.