Which of the following is the primary purpose of an SOC 3 report?

The correct answer is C. Seal of approval. A SOC 3 (System and Organization Controls 3) report is a publicly distributable summary of a SOC 2 audit. Its primary purpose is to serve as a 'seal of approval' - a trust mark that organizations can freely share on their websites or with customers to demonstrate that an…

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

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AHIPAA compliance
BAbsolute assurances
CSeal of approval
DCompliance with PCI/DSS

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D
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Explanation

A SOC 3 (System and Organization Controls 3) report is a publicly distributable summary of a SOC 2 audit. Its primary purpose is to serve as a 'seal of approval' - a trust mark that organizations can freely share on their websites or with customers to demonstrate that an independent auditor has assessed their controls. Unlike SOC 2, which contains detailed findings restricted to specific parties, SOC 3 is intentionally high-level and public-facing. It does not address HIPAA or PCI-DSS compliance specifically (those have their own frameworks), and it provides reasonable assurance rather than absolute assurances.

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