Compliance

Enterprise blockchain compliance including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific regulatory requirements for financial services and government.

What compliance certifications does SettleMint maintain?

Enterprise blockchain deployments require rigorous compliance with industry regulations, data protection laws, and security standards. SettleMint maintains comprehensive certifications and compliance frameworks to meet the stringent requirements of financial institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.

Compliance Documentation: Enterprise customers receive detailed compliance packages including audit reports, security assessments, and regulatory mapping documents to support their internal compliance requirements.

Why is blockchain compliance different from traditional IT compliance?

Blockchain technology introduces unique compliance challenges that traditional IT frameworks don't address:

  • Immutable Records: Permanent data storage conflicts with data deletion requirements
  • Decentralized Architecture: Distributed systems complicate jurisdictional compliance
  • Cryptographic Keys: Private key management requires specialized security controls
  • Smart Contract Governance: Automated code execution needs regulatory oversight
  • Cross-Border Transactions: International regulatory requirements and reporting

Enterprise Security Certifications

ISO 27001:2013

Information Security Management System certification with annual surveillance audits

SOC 2 Type II

Security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls

FIPS 140-2

Cryptographic module validation for government and financial services

Common Criteria

International security evaluation standard for security products

What industry standards do we follow?

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 - Information Security Management

  • Systematic approach to managing sensitive information
  • Annual surveillance audits by accredited certification bodies
  • Continuous improvement of security management system
  • Risk-based approach to information security

SOC 2 Type II - Security & Availability

  • Security: Controls to protect against unauthorized access
  • Availability: System availability for operation and use
  • Processing Integrity: System processing is complete and accurate
  • Confidentiality: Information designated as confidential is protected
  • Privacy: Personal information is collected and processed in conformity with commitments

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  • Identify: Asset management and risk assessment
  • Protect: Access control and data security
  • Detect: Anomaly detection and continuous monitoring
  • Respond: Incident response and communication
  • Recover: Recovery planning and improvements

CIS Controls (Center for Internet Security)

  • Basic security hygiene and foundational controls
  • Foundational security controls for enterprise environments
  • Organizational security controls for mature enterprises

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

  • Lawful basis for processing personal data
  • Data minimization and purpose limitation
  • Right to be forgotten implementation strategies
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
  • Consent management and withdrawal mechanisms

CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

  • Consumer rights to know, delete, and opt-out
  • Business obligations for data handling
  • Service provider and contractor requirements
  • Data breach notification requirements

PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)

  • Canadian privacy law compliance
  • Consent requirements for data collection
  • Safeguards for personal information
  • Individual access rights and corrections

Data Localization Requirements

  • Data residency requirements by jurisdiction
  • Cross-border data transfer mechanisms
  • Adequate decision frameworks
  • Standard contractual clauses implementation

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)

  • Secure network architecture and firewall configuration
  • Cardholder data protection and encryption
  • Vulnerability management and secure systems
  • Access control and authentication measures
  • Network monitoring and testing procedures

SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

  • Internal controls over financial reporting
  • IT general controls and application controls
  • Change management and access controls
  • Data integrity and system availability

Basel III Framework

  • Capital adequacy and risk management
  • Operational risk management
  • Liquidity risk management
  • Market risk management

COSO Framework

  • Internal control framework
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Fraud deterrence and detection
  • Financial reporting reliability

FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program)

  • Standardized approach to security assessment
  • Authorization of cloud products and services
  • Continuous monitoring requirements
  • Security control implementation and testing

FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act)

  • Information security program development
  • Security control implementation and assessment
  • Plan of action and milestones (POA&M)
  • Continuous monitoring and reporting

NIST 800-53 Security Controls

  • Comprehensive security control catalog
  • Control baselines for different impact levels
  • Security control implementation guidance
  • Assessment procedures and methods

ATO (Authority to Operate)

  • Risk-based authorization process
  • Security authorization documentation
  • Continuous monitoring and reporting
  • Incident response and recovery procedures

How do we maintain compliance in blockchain environments?

What audit and compliance services do we provide?

Compliance Documentation Package

  • Security policies and procedures documentation
  • Risk assessment and business impact analysis
  • Compliance gap analysis and remediation plans
  • Regulatory mapping and requirements traceability

Audit Support Services

  • Third-party audit coordination and management
  • Evidence collection and documentation
  • Remediation planning and implementation
  • Continuous compliance monitoring and reporting

Regulatory Reporting Automation

  • Automated compliance reporting generation
  • Regulatory submission management
  • Audit trail generation and maintenance
  • Compliance dashboard and metrics

Compliance Requirement: Enterprise blockchain deployments must undergo compliance assessment before production deployment. Regulatory requirements vary by industry and jurisdiction - contact our compliance team for specific guidance.

How do we ensure continuous compliance?

Automated Compliance Monitoring

  • Real-time compliance status dashboards
  • Automated control testing and validation
  • Exception reporting and alerting
  • Trend analysis and predictive compliance

Regular Compliance Assessments

  • Annual compliance audits by certified auditors
  • Quarterly internal compliance reviews
  • Continuous security assessments
  • Vendor and third-party compliance validation

Compliance Training and Awareness

  • Role-based compliance training programs
  • Regular compliance awareness communications
  • Incident response and compliance breach procedures
  • Compliance metrics and performance tracking

Documentation and Evidence Management

  • Centralized compliance documentation repository
  • Automated evidence collection and retention
  • Version control and change management
  • Compliance reporting and analytics

Ready to discuss your specific compliance requirements? Our compliance team provides dedicated support for enterprise blockchain implementations with industry-specific regulatory expertise.