Like SOC 2, the SOC 3 report has been developed based on the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Trust Service Criteria (TSC). The SOC 3 is a public report of internal controls over security, availability, processing integrity, and confidentiality.
SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402 Type II
The AICPA created the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 (SSAE 18) to keep pace with globally recognized international accounting standards.
SSAE 18 aligns closely with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3402 (ISAE 3402).
SSAE 18 and ISAE 3402 are used to generate a report by an objective third-party attesting to a set of assertions made by an organization about its controls. The Service Organization Controls (SOC) framework is the method by which the control of financial information is measured.
Google Maps Platform undergoes a regular third-party audit to certify individual products against this standard.
Audit Reports
SOC 3 reports are issued semi-annually around June and December (period ending 30-April and 31-October) and can be requested by reaching out to sales for more information. Existing customers can access the certification via the Compliance Reports Manager.
Google Maps Platform services in scope for SOC 3
Data Products & Platforms
Places SDK iOS | Geocoding API | Time Zone API | Address Validation API |
Places SDK Android | Places API | Elevation API | Geolocation API |
Directions API | Distance Matrix API |
Transportation & Logistics
Journey Sharing Library | Fleet Engine API | Routes Overview API | Navigation SDK for iOS |
Shipment Tracking | Nearby Drivers | Routes Preferred API | Navigation SDK for Android |
Trip and Order Progress | Driver SDK for iOS | Driver SDK for Android |
Maps & Immersive Experiences
Maps JavaScript API | Maps SDK for iOS | Maps Static API |
Maps Embed API | Maps SDK for Android | Street View Static API |