PrivacyHawk Completed SOC 2 Type II Security Audit
The Los Angeles-based startup has verified its security controls against AICPA standards for data privacy.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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PrivacyHawk, a firm founded in 2021, has finished a SOC 2 Type II audit. This examination confirms the company followed established security, confidentiality, and privacy policies over a sustained period.
Why it matters
The audit serves as an independent validation of internal controls for a company that manages personal data. It signifies a transition from initial security assessments to sustained operational oversight.
The audit was conducted by Percilchofe Audit & Assurance LLP against AICPA Trust Services Criteria. PrivacyHawk, which holds 6 issued USPTO patents, now supplements its security posture with $5 million in insurance coverage.
The players
PrivacyHawk
A Los Angeles-based privacy technology startup that has secured 6 USPTO patents.
Percilchofe Audit & Assurance LLP
A professional firm that provides independent validation of corporate security and privacy controls.
The details
The SOC 2 Type II audit measures the effectiveness of a service provider's controls over time, contrasting with Type I audits that evaluate design at a single point. Percilchofe Audit & Assurance LLP tested whether PrivacyHawk consistently adhered to security, confidentiality, and privacy frameworks while handling user data. This validation process ensures that the software architecture and internal processes meet industry-standard requirements for safeguarding client information.
Timeline
PrivacyHawk was founded in 2021.
The completion of the audit was announced on September 25, 2026.
The Tech Race
Compliance with AICPA Trust Services Criteria is a standard requirement for vendors competing in the modern data-privacy landscape. PrivacyHawk follows a industry-wide trend of using external audits to benchmark security infrastructure against established trust frameworks.
Users of the platform benefit from the documented verification of the company’s internal privacy protections. These audit results serve to standardize the security expectations for the 2 million Americans the company reports it has helped.
The takeaway
The successful audit highlights the importance of transitioning from internal design to third-party validated operational security. Future assessments from Percilchofe Audit & Assurance LLP will likely be necessary to maintain these security benchmarks.
Further reading
For more on how startups manage data security, visit Cybersecurity.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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