Regulatory Frameworks Compliance
AnkaSecure supports compliance with major data protection regulations and industry-specific frameworks worldwide. This guide explains how the platform aligns with key regulatory requirements.
Overview
Frameworks Supported: - Data Protection: GDPR, CCPA, LGPD - Healthcare: HIPAA, HITECH - Financial Services: PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA - Government: FedRAMP, FISMA, StateRAMP - Enterprise: SOC 2, ISO 27001
Benefits: - ✅ Accelerate compliance certification with built-in controls - ✅ Reduce audit preparation time with compliance-ready features - ✅ Meet multi-jurisdiction requirements with single platform - ✅ Future-proof against evolving quantum threat landscape
Data Protection Regulations
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
Jurisdiction: European Union (27 member states) Scope: Protection of EU citizens' personal data Effective: May 25, 2018
GDPR Requirements & AnkaSecure Support
| GDPR Article | Requirement | AnkaSecure Implementation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art. 5(1)(f) | Security of processing | Encryption at rest and in transit | ✅ Supported |
| Art. 25 | Data protection by design | Encryption enabled by default | ✅ Supported |
| Art. 32 | Security of processing (encryption) | Post-quantum cryptographic algorithms | ✅ Supported |
| Art. 33 | Breach notification | Audit logging, correlation IDs | ✅ Supported |
| Art. 35 | Data Protection Impact Assessment | Security documentation, compliance matrices | ✅ Supported |
Key GDPR Capabilities
Encryption (Art. 32): - ✅ Encryption at rest: AES-256-GCM for database storage - ✅ Encryption in transit: TLS 1.2/1.3 for all API communications - ✅ Quantum-resistant encryption: ML-KEM for future-proof protection
Data Minimization (Art. 5(1)(c)): - ✅ Only cryptographic operations logged (no plaintext data) - ✅ Minimal metadata collection (operation type, timestamp, user ID)
Data Residency (Art. 44-50): - ✅ Multi-region deployment support - ✅ EU data stays in EU (Frankfurt, Dublin, Paris regions) - ✅ No cross-border data transfers without adequate safeguards
Audit Trail (Art. 33): - ✅ All encryption/decryption operations logged - ✅ Correlation IDs for tracing data access - ✅ Tamper-proof audit logs (cryptographic integrity)
Customer Responsibilities: - Implement data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure) - Maintain data processing agreements with AnkaTech - Conduct DPIAs for high-risk processing activities
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Jurisdiction: California, USA (extends to businesses serving California residents) Scope: Protection of California consumers' personal information Effective: January 1, 2020
CCPA Requirements & AnkaSecure Support
| CCPA Provision | Requirement | AnkaSecure Implementation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 1798.81.5 | Encryption of personal information | Encryption at rest and in transit | ✅ Supported |
| Sec. 1798.150 | Data breach notification | Audit logging, monitoring | ✅ Supported |
Key Capabilities: - ✅ Encryption prevents unauthorized access (reduces breach liability) - ✅ Audit logs support right to know (data access requests)
LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados)
Jurisdiction: Brazil Scope: Protection of Brazilian citizens' personal data Effective: September 18, 2020
Alignment: LGPD closely mirrors GDPR requirements
Key Capabilities: - ✅ Encryption of sensitive data (Art. 46) - ✅ Security measures (Art. 46, §1) - ✅ Data breach notification (Art. 48)
Healthcare Regulations
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Jurisdiction: United States Scope: Protection of Protected Health Information (PHI) Effective: 1996 (Security Rule: 2003)
HIPAA Security Rule & AnkaSecure Support
| HIPAA Standard | Requirement | AnkaSecure Implementation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| §164.312(a)(2)(iv) | Encryption (Addressable) | Encryption at rest and in transit | ✅ Supported |
| §164.312(e)(2)(ii) | Transmission security (Encryption) | TLS 1.2/1.3, PQC algorithms | ✅ Supported |
| §164.308(a)(1)(ii)(D) | Risk analysis | Security documentation, compliance guides | ✅ Supported |
| §164.308(a)(5)(ii)(C) | Log-in monitoring | Audit logging, authentication events | ✅ Supported |
| §164.312(b) | Audit controls | Comprehensive audit logs | ✅ Supported |
HIPAA Technical Safeguards
Encryption & Decryption (§164.312(a)(2)(iv)): - ✅ PHI encryption at rest: AES-256-GCM, ML-KEM - ✅ PHI encryption in transit: TLS 1.3 with quantum-resistant ciphers - ✅ Safe Harbor: Encrypted PHI breaches exempt from notification (if decryption key not compromised)
Audit Controls (§164.312(b)): - ✅ Log all PHI access (encrypt, decrypt operations) - ✅ Correlation IDs trace PHI across systems - ✅ Log retention: 6 years (HIPAA requirement)
Transmission Security (§164.312(e)): - ✅ TLS 1.2/1.3 enforced for all API communications - ✅ Certificate validation prevents MITM attacks - ✅ mTLS optional for service-to-service
Unique Identifier (§164.312(a)(2)(i)): - ✅ JWT tokens with user identification - ✅ API keys for application authentication - ✅ Correlation IDs for request tracing
Customer Responsibilities (Business Associate Agreement)
- Sign BAA with AnkaTech (for PHI processing)
- Implement HIPAA Privacy Rule controls (access, disclosure)
- Conduct risk assessments for PHI processing
- Train workforce on HIPAA compliance
- Implement breach notification procedures
Industry Guide: Healthcare (HIPAA) →
HITECH Act
Jurisdiction: United States Scope: Breach notification, meaningful use Effective: 2009
Alignment: HITECH extends HIPAA requirements
Key Capabilities: - ✅ Encryption as "safe harbor" for breach notification - ✅ Audit logs support breach investigation - ✅ Quantum-resistant encryption mitigates future threats
Financial Services Regulations
PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
Jurisdiction: Global (applies to all entities processing payment cards) Scope: Protection of cardholder data Current Version: PCI-DSS v4.0 (March 2024)
PCI-DSS Requirements & AnkaSecure Support
| PCI-DSS Req. | Requirement | AnkaSecure Implementation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Req. 3 | Protect stored cardholder data | Encryption at rest (AES-256, ML-KEM) | ✅ Supported |
| Req. 4 | Encrypt transmission of cardholder data | TLS 1.2/1.3, PQC algorithms | ✅ Supported |
| Req. 8 | Identify and authenticate access | JWT validation, API keys, mTLS | ✅ Supported |
| Req. 10 | Log and monitor all access | Comprehensive audit logging | ✅ Supported |
| Req. 11 | Regularly test security systems | Penetration testing, vulnerability scans | ✅ Supported |
Key PCI-DSS Controls
Req. 3: Protect Stored Data: - ✅ Strong cryptography (AES-256, ML-KEM-768) - ✅ Encryption key management (key rotation, HSM support) - ✅ Cardholder data never stored in plaintext
Req. 4: Encrypt Transmission: - ✅ TLS 1.2/1.3 (TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled) - ✅ Strong cipher suites only - ✅ Certificate validation enforced
Req. 8: Authentication: - ✅ Multi-factor authentication (JWT + API key) - ✅ Strong password policies (for user accounts) - ✅ Session timeout (1 hour for JWTs)
Req. 10: Logging: - ✅ All encryption/decryption operations logged - ✅ Log integrity (tamper-proof) - ✅ Log retention: 12 months (PCI-DSS minimum)
Quantum Resistance (Future-Proofing): - ✅ Post-quantum algorithms prevent "store-now-decrypt-later" attacks - ✅ Hybrid cryptography (classical + PQC) during transition
Customer Responsibilities
- Implement PCI-DSS Req. 1-12 across environment
- Conduct Quarterly Vulnerability Scans (ASV)
- Complete Annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
- Engage Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) for Level 1 merchants
Industry Guide: Financial Services (PCI-DSS) →
SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
Jurisdiction: United States Scope: Financial reporting integrity, public companies Effective: 2002
Key Capabilities: - ✅ Audit logging supports SOX Section 404 (internal controls) - ✅ Encryption ensures data integrity (Section 302) - ✅ Access controls prevent unauthorized data modification
GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act)
Jurisdiction: United States Scope: Financial institution customer data protection Effective: 1999
Key Capabilities: - ✅ Encryption of customer financial information - ✅ Access controls (administrative safeguards) - ✅ Security awareness (customer notification)
Government Regulations
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program)
Jurisdiction: United States Scope: Cloud services for federal agencies Effective: 2012
FedRAMP Requirements & AnkaSecure Support
| FedRAMP Control | Requirement | AnkaSecure Implementation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC-8 | Transmission confidentiality | TLS 1.2/1.3, PQC algorithms | ✅ Supported |
| SC-13 | Cryptographic protection | NIST-approved algorithms | ✅ Supported |
| SC-28 | Protection of information at rest | AES-256-GCM encryption | ✅ Supported |
| AU-2 | Audit events | Comprehensive audit logging | ✅ Supported |
| IA-2 | Identification and authentication | JWT, API keys, mTLS | ✅ Supported |
Alignment: - ✅ NIST SP 800-53 controls implemented - ✅ FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated cryptography - ✅ NIST PQC algorithms (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA)
Customer Responsibilities: - Achieve FedRAMP authorization (JAB or Agency ATO) - Implement full NIST SP 800-53 control baseline - Conduct annual assessments (3PAO)
Industry Guide: Government (FedRAMP) →
FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act)
Jurisdiction: United States Scope: Federal information systems Effective: 2002 (FISMA 2014 update)
Alignment: FISMA requires NIST SP 800-53 controls (same as FedRAMP)
StateRAMP
Jurisdiction: United States (state and local governments) Scope: Cloud services for state governments Effective: 2022
Alignment: Based on FedRAMP with state-specific requirements
Enterprise Standards
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2)
Authority: AICPA (American Institute of CPAs) Scope: Service provider security controls Trust Service Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy
SOC 2 Trust Criteria & AnkaSecure Support
| Criteria | Requirement | AnkaSecure Implementation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC6.1 | Logical and physical access controls | API authentication, RBAC | ✅ Supported |
| CC6.6 | Encryption of data at rest | AES-256-GCM, ML-KEM | ✅ Supported |
| CC6.7 | Encryption of data in transit | TLS 1.2/1.3 | ✅ Supported |
| CC7.2 | System monitoring | Audit logging, health checks | ✅ Supported |
Customer Benefits: - ✅ AnkaSecure SOC 2 Type II report available (on request) - ✅ Inherit controls for customer SOC 2 audits - ✅ Reduce audit scope with third-party attestation
ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System)
Authority: ISO/IEC Scope: Information security management Effective: 2013 (ISO 27001:2013), 2022 (ISO 27001:2022)
ISO 27001 Controls & AnkaSecure Support
| Control | Requirement | AnkaSecure Implementation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.8.24 | Use of cryptography | NIST-approved algorithms | ✅ Supported |
| A.10.1 | Cryptographic controls | Encryption at rest and in transit | ✅ Supported |
| A.12.4.1 | Event logging | Comprehensive audit logs | ✅ Supported |
| A.14.1.2 | Securing communications | TLS 1.2/1.3, certificate validation | ✅ Supported |
Customer Benefits: - ✅ AnkaSecure ISO 27001 certified (certification available on request) - ✅ Align with international best practices - ✅ Support for global enterprise requirements
Compliance Checklist by Industry
Healthcare Organizations
Regulations: HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy laws
AnkaSecure Features: - ✅ PHI encryption (at rest and in transit) - ✅ Audit logging (6-year retention) - ✅ BAA available - ✅ Safe harbor for breach notification
Actions Required: 1. Sign Business Associate Agreement (BAA) 2. Configure audit log retention (6 years) 3. Implement Privacy Rule controls (patient consent, access) 4. Train workforce on HIPAA requirements
Financial Institutions
Regulations: PCI-DSS, GLBA, SOX, regional banking regulations
AnkaSecure Features: - ✅ Cardholder data encryption (PCI-DSS Req. 3, 4) - ✅ Strong authentication (PCI-DSS Req. 8) - ✅ Audit logging (PCI-DSS Req. 10, SOX Section 404)
Actions Required: 1. Complete PCI-DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) 2. Conduct Quarterly Vulnerability Scans 3. Implement full PCI-DSS requirements (Req. 1-12) 4. Maintain SOX internal controls documentation
Government Agencies
Regulations: FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53
AnkaSecure Features: - ✅ NIST-approved cryptography (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA) - ✅ FIPS 140-2/140-3 algorithms - ✅ NIST SP 800-53 controls (SC-8, SC-13, SC-28)
Actions Required: 1. Achieve FedRAMP authorization (JAB or Agency ATO) 2. Implement NIST SP 800-53 control baseline 3. Conduct 3PAO assessment 4. Maintain continuous monitoring
SaaS Providers
Regulations: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA
AnkaSecure Features: - ✅ SOC 2 Type II certified - ✅ ISO 27001 certified - ✅ GDPR-compliant encryption - ✅ Multi-region data residency
Actions Required: 1. Request AnkaSecure SOC 2/ISO 27001 reports 2. Inherit controls for customer audits 3. Implement data protection by design 4. Conduct DPIAs for high-risk processing
Compliance Documentation
Available Evidence (on request): - ✅ SOC 2 Type II Report - ✅ ISO 27001 Certificate - ✅ Penetration Test Reports - ✅ Compliance Matrices (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP) - ✅ Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
Request Documentation: compliance@ankatech.co
Related Resources
- Security Overview - Complete security posture
- OWASP Compliance - REST API security
- Standards Alignment - NIST, FIPS, BSI compliance
- Industry Guides - Healthcare, Finance, Government
Documentation Version: 3.0.0 Last Updated: 2025-12-26