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Which type of report is considered for "general" use and does not contain any sensitive information?

The correct answer is C. SOC 3. SOC 3 reports are intended for general public consumption as they provide a high-level summary of internal controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy without revealing sensitive details.

Submitted by hans_de· Apr 18, 2026Legal, Risk and Compliance

Question

Which type of report is considered for "general" use and does not contain any sensitive information?

Options

  • ASOC 1
  • BSAS-70
  • CSOC 3
  • DSOC 2

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    90% (28)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

SOC 3 reports are intended for general public consumption as they provide a high-level summary of internal controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy without revealing sensitive details.

ASOC 1

SOC 1 reports focus on internal controls over financial reporting and are restricted to users who need to understand those controls.

BSAS-70

SAS 70 was an auditing standard that has been replaced by the SOC reporting framework.

CSOC 3Correct

SOC 3 reports are designed for general use, offering a public summary of an organization's internal controls over security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Unlike SOC 1 or SOC 2 reports, they do not contain sensitive or proprietary information, making them suitable for broader distribution to potential customers or the public.

DSOC 2

SOC 2 reports provide a detailed assurance report on controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy, but they contain sensitive information and are restricted to specific stakeholders.

Concept tested: SOC report types and audiences

Source: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/soc-reports-overview

Topics

#SOC reports#Compliance reports#Auditing standards#General use reports

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