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SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 12, 2024 – PingCAP, the company behind TiDB, is proud to announce its latest certification under the prestigious TRUSTe Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Verification Program by TrustArc. This significant achievement underscores PingCAP’s commitment to the highest standards of data privacy and security across its global operations .
The TRUSTe assessment performed by TrustArc confirms that PingCAP adheres to the rigorous criteria set forth for the EU-U.S., Swiss-U.S., and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF. This certification enhances PingCAP’s compliance with international data protection requirements and reinforces the trust customers and partners place in the company.
“Ensuring the privacy and security of our customer data has always been a top priority for us,” said Ed Huang , CTO of PingCAP. “This certification is a testament to our ongoing commitment to upholding and surpassing the stringent standards required by international data protection regulations.”
TRUSTe’s DPF Verification Program, administered by TrustArc, is designed to help companies demonstrate compliance with comprehensive international data privacy requirements. It provides an essential framework for safely transferring data across borders. The certification process involves rigorous assessments of a company’s data protection and privacy practices, ensuring they meet the detailed criteria established by the framework.
“PingCAP’s achievement of the TRUSTe certification marks a significant milestone in their commitment to data privacy excellence,” said Noël Luke, Chief Assurance Officer at TrustArc. “Their dedication to meeting the rigorous standards of the EU-U.S., Swiss-U.S., and UK Data Privacy Frameworks highlights their role as leaders in the industry.”
PingCAP remains committed to continuously improving its data privacy protocols and practices to ensure compliance with new and evolving regulations. This certification is an important milestone in PingCAP’s ongoing journey to data privacy and security excellence.
For more information about the Data Privacy Framework, please visit https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/ or contact us at legal@pingcap.com.