AccuZIP, Inc. Completes Service Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Report under AT Section 101

Atascadero, CA, FEBRUARY 3, 2014— AccuZIP, Inc., a national software company providing solutions to the mailing industry to streamline data management and the multi-channel communications process, today announced that it has successfully completed (As of January 15, 2014) its Service Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) examination under AT Section 101, Attest Engagements (AICPA, Professional Standards).  The examination was performed by an independent auditing firm.
Completion of the SOC 2 Type I examination indicates that selected AccuZIP, Inc. processes, procedures and controls have been formally evaluated and tested by an independent accounting and auditing firm.  The examination included the company’s controls related to the Trust Services Principles and Criteria of Security, Availability and Confidentiality.

A SOC 2 examination is performed in accordance with AT Section 101, Attest Engagements (AICPA, Professional Standards).  SOC 2 is designated as an acceptable method for a user entity’s management to obtain assurance about service organization internal controls over Security, Availability and Confidentiality without conducting additional assessments. 

A SOC 2 examination is widely recognized, because it represents that a service organization has been through an evaluation of their control activities as they relate to the applicable Trust Services Principles and Criteria. 

“Our customers have shared their feelings and concerns over the importance of security and confidentiality when handling their sensitive data” said AccuZIP, Inc. President and CEO Steve Belmonte.  He finished by stating, “By achieving SOC 2 compliance, we have done two important things:  First we have demonstrated that the design of our process is effective and second, we have proven its effectiveness through extensive, independent testing.  This is yet another way in which AccuZIP is leading our industry.  We are very proud as an organization to have achieved this important certification.”

ABOUT ACCUZIP, INC.
AccuZIP, Inc. is a national software company based in Atascadero, Calif. that develops products and services to simplify the multimedia communications process. AccuZIP makes it easier for businesses to get their message out to the right people at the right location when they need to most. For over 22 years, the company has built an outstanding reputation for value, service and innovation.