How to Comply with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 with Hugging Face: A Practical Guide to AI Model Supply Chain Governance

The guide provides an in-depth examination of how companies can use Hugging Face to comply with SOC 2 and ISO 27001, focusing on AI model supply chain governance. It highlights the increasing scrutiny on AI models and datasets by auditors who now extend compliance frameworks traditionally applied to code dependencies and SaaS to AI systems. Hugging Face is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, with additional compliance features available through various plan tiers—Free, Team, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus. These tiers offer different levels of governance capabilities like audit logs, SSO, and user download analytics, which are crucial for satisfying auditor requirements. The guide underscores that while Hugging Face provides foundational features for AI model documentation and integrity, such as model cards and DOI assignments, the higher-tier plans facilitate comprehensive control and governance over AI model usage, ensuring alignment with emerging regulatory standards and auditor expectations.