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Official source for the criteria used in SOC 2 examinations. Referenced for the existence and location of the criteria, not as an assurance opinion. Checked September 12, 2026.
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What this source establishes
Identifies where the criteria are published. Whether identification evidence is relevant to a given engagement is a matter for the practitioner and the control owner.
Review date: 2026-09-12. This note describes the source scope; it is not a project approval.