Sterling Data Trust Center

At Sterling Data Company, we prioritize security, compliance, and responsible data stewardship. Our commitment to data privacy and cybersecurity ensures that we meet regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest standards of protection for the data we manage.

Data Privacy

Sterling Data strives to adhere to comprehensive U.S. data privacy laws and monitors legislative updates to stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements. We work closely with privacy professionals to ensure our policies and procedures align with industry best practices.

We honor verifiable data subject requests in accordance with applicable laws, ensuring timely and secure processing. These requests can be submitted via email, online forms, or through recognized consumer privacy organizations. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Sterling employs a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity, implementing stringent security controls to safeguard systems, applications, and sensitive information. Our cybersecurity framework is regularly evaluated and strengthened to address emerging threats.

Access Control & Authentication

• Critical company systems are protected by multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Access is granted based on the principle of least privilege, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.
• Identity and access management solutions are used to enforce secure authentication and role-based access.
• Login access is restricted to authorized locations and monitored for suspicious activity.

Data Protection & Encryption

• All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.
• Secure transmission methods are enforced to protect data integrity during exchanges.

Network & Infrastructure Security

• Endpoint protection tools are implemented to prevent unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Security updates and patch management are systematically applied to all systems to maintain a hardened security posture.

Threat Protection & Incident Response

• Advanced threat detection and prevention tools are in place to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• A formalized incident response plan ensures swift action in the event of security threats, with continuous monitoring for potential vulnerabilities.
• Security logs are maintained to support forensic investigations and compliance requirements.

Third-Party & Vendor Security

• All third-party vendors undergo a security review before integration with Sterling systems.
• Contracts with vendors include strict cybersecurity and data protection requirements.

Employee Security Awareness & Training

• Employees undergo mandatory cybersecurity and compliance training at onboarding and regular intervals.
• Security awareness campaigns reinforce best practices to mitigate risks.

Data Retention & Compliance Leadership

Sterling conducts periodic data audits to ensure compliance with retention policies and to securely remove unnecessary data. We also fulfill client requests to delete or limit data sharing in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Our compliance efforts are led by an internal team overseeing data privacy, security, and regulatory adherence along with retained legal teams and consultants. If you have any questions regarding our practices, please contact us.

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