Privacy Has Always Been a Priority – SpotMyPhotos Is Now SOC 2 Compliant

The foundation of SpotMyPhotos has always been rooted in privacy. Since our beginning, we have believed that photo sharing should be private and on your terms. Today, we are pleased to announced a major milestone that demonstrates this commitment to privacy and security with the completion of our our Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II audit.

This was a rigorous, months-long process that touched every part of our organization. But what does all that effort actually mean for you as our partner?

Here is a breakdown of what SOC 2 is, and why getting this audit done was so important to our company’s mission.

What exactly is SOC 2?

SOC 2 is one of the most recognized global standards for business security. It is an auditing procedure developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) designed specifically for service providers who store customer data in the cloud.

Think of it like a rigorous “health inspection” for our company’s operational procedures.

Instead of checking cleanliness, however, an independent, third-party auditor came in to evaluate our internal controls against the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria. The auditor didn’t just take our word for it. They reviewed controls by each team member, examined our documentation, tested our systems, and looked for evidence that we are actually doing what we say we do to keep data safe.

Why this achievement is important to our business (and yours)

Achieving SOC 2 compliance is a significant investment of time and resources. We didn’t do it just to get a badge on our website. We did it because it is fundamental to how we want to operate as a mature partner to your business.

Here is why this matters:

1. Validating Our Security Posture Having an objective third party validate those practices against world-class standards provides a level of assurance that internal checks simply cannot. It proves that we have the right policies in place—from employee onboarding and laptop encryption to server access controls and disaster recovery plans. This validation extends to your business.

2. Streamlining Vendor Reviews for Our Customers We know many of you have your own compliance requirements from your corporate clients or internal teams. When you choose a vendor like us, you need to ensure you aren’t introducing new risks to your organization. Previously, our enterprise partners might have had to send us lengthy security questionnaires to fill out. Now, our SOC 2 report serves as a standardized, comprehensive answer key. It makes your vendor due diligence process faster and easier, giving your IT and legal teams immediate peace of mind.

3. A Commitment to Continuous Improvement Security isn’t a destination; it’s an ongoing journey. The threat landscape changes every day.

The most important thing about SOC 2 is that it isn’t a “one-and-done” event. It requires us to maintain these high standards year-round and undergo annual audits to ensure we stay compliant. This commitment forces us to constantly evaluate our processes, update our tools, and improve how we operate.

Looking Ahead

This audit has strengthened our foundation as we continue to build new features and scale. We look forward to continuing to serve your needs with this added layer of validation.