Updated September 28, 2026

What is Compliance certifications?

In short

The audits and schemes a provider holds, which show how it handles security, privacy and regulated customers.

Compliance certifications are independent audits and schemes that show a provider has documented processes for security, privacy or operational quality. They matter most when your customers, auditors or contracts require proof, and they are a signal a provider is inspected rather than merely self-assessed. The lists differ sharply. 1Gbits is modest with GDPR, while 21Vianet carries ISO 9002, ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 and A1 Digital ISO 27001, CSA and ISO 27018. 3v-Hosting holds PCI DSS, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2008. 45Drives stands out for public-sector schemes with TAA, NDAA and DISA STIG. Ask for the certificate itself if a tender depends on it.

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