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Security by design
Built with a security-first approach, our RWS® Language Cloud platform is hosted by our Cloud Operations Organization. Our cloud deployment ensures a secure environment for clients to manage their content and data.
Security at every touchpoint
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Data residency
RWS Language Cloud is hosted in Germany, which has the strictest data protection regulations in the EU.
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ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 compliant
Our facilities, teams, policies and procedures are regularly audited by external assessors to ensure compliance with major information security standards.
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OWASP testing
We regularly run rigorous vulnerability scans using the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top Ten Web Application Security Risks.
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GDPR compliance
Any personal identifiable information (PII) can be edited, exported and deleted on request.
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Data separation
There is clear separation of data within the RWS Language Cloud application.
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Data encryption
Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, providing further protection against any potential security breach.
For more information download the Security Whitepaper