Los Angeles, October 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IDrive, a provider of cloud backup and data protection solutions, stated that it is helping businesses strengthen data security and support regulatory compliance through independent audit controls, internationally recognized security certifications, and comprehensive data protection capabilities. IDrive noted that its services support a wide range of industry standards and regulatory frameworks, enabling businesses to protect sensitive information, maintain secure data access, and meet data retention and recovery requirements.
As businesses face increasingly complex data protection obligations, reliable cloud backup is essential for safeguarding critical business information and supporting operational resilience. IDrive says companies can achieve their security and compliance goals by combining encryption, access monitoring, secure data storage, and flexible encryption options.
Recognized security certifications and privacy frameworks
IDrive states that the company maintains multiple certifications and supports compliance initiatives across various industries and government standards to help businesses fulfill their data protection responsibilities.
- SOC 2 Type II: IDrive has obtained SOC 2 Type II certification following an independent third-party audit. This certification evaluates controls related to the security and protection of customer data and account information. Eligible customers, partners, and prospects may request a copy of the SOC 2 Type II report through IDrive Support.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022: IDrive is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022. This internationally recognized standard applies to information security management systems and demonstrates IDrive’s commitment to structured information security management, risk assessment, and continuous improvement.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): IDrive implements security practices and technologies designed to protect personal information and helps organizations meet their data protection obligations under the GDPR.
- Data Privacy Framework (DPF): IDrive is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. These frameworks, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, provide mechanisms for protected transfers of personal data from the EU, the UK, and Switzerland to the U.S., while complying with applicable data protection requirements.
Support compliance requirements for regulated industries
IDrive provides secure cloud backup solutions to help businesses meet industry and government compliance requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, SEC/FINRA, CJIS, and FERPA, featuring 256-bit AES encryption, encrypted data storage, user access timestamps, 24/7 data availability, and optional private encryption keys.
Security features designed to protect critical business data
IDrive integrates multiple security measures to help businesses protect their data during backup and recovery, including:
- 256-bit AES encryption: Helps protect data security during transmission and storage.
- Encrypted data storage: Helps prevent unauthorized access to and tampering of stored information.
- User access timestamp: Provide user data access records with date and time stamps to support visibility and accountability.
- Flexible access to backup data: Access protected information via broadband connection, enabling data retrieval when needed.
- Private encryption option: In addition to the default encryption option, IDrive offers customers the ability to use a private encryption key known only to them and not stored on IDrive servers. Google Workspace Backup and Microsoft Office 365 Backup use industry-standard default encryption protocols.
Eligible IDrive Business, Team, and Enterprise customers who opt for private key encryption can obtain a Business Associate Agreement on request.
Help businesses build confidence in data protection
From safeguarding medical records and financial information to protecting educational data and supporting government cybersecurity needs, IDrive offers cloud backup and data protection solutions designed to meet modern data management challenges.
By combining recognized security certifications, privacy framework participation, encryption, access monitoring, and support for industry-specific requirements, IDrive helps businesses strengthen their data protection strategies and meet their compliance obligations.
To learn more about IDrive’s security certifications, privacy framework, and compliance capabilities, visit IDrive Business Compliance.
About IDrive
IDrive Inc. is a private company focused on cloud storage, cloud backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance, and related technologies. Its core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™, and IBackup. The company’s services have helped over 5 million customers back up more than one exabyte of data.