SOC 3 is a public-facing audit report that evaluates the same trust service criteria as SOC 2 – security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy – but is designed for general audiences.
Unlike SOC 2, which is detailed and often restricted to specific stakeholders under NDA, SOC 3 reports are shorter, less technical, and can be freely shared on websites or in marketing materials to demonstrate that a company meets high standards for data protection.
SOC 3 is ideal for companies that want to showcase their commitment to trust and compliance without disclosing sensitive internal details. This report is issued by a CPA after a successful SOC 2 Type II audit.