IDrive Cloud Backup Reaffirms Its Dedication to Secure, Compliant Data Protection

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IDrive, a leading provider of cloud backup and data protection solutions, is assisting organizations to strengthen data security and support regulatory compliance through independently audited controls, internationally recognized security certifications, and comprehensive data protection capabilities. With support for a broad range of industry standards and regulatory frameworks, IDrive enables businesses to protect sensitive information, maintain secure data access, and support their data retention and recovery requirements.

As organizations face increasingly complex data protection obligations, reliable cloud backup is essential for protecting critical business information and supporting operational resilience. IDrive combines encryption, access monitoring, secure data storage, and flexible encryption options to help organizations meet their security and compliance objectives.

Recognized Security Certifications and Privacy Frameworks

IDrive maintains certifications and supports compliance initiatives across multiple industry and government standards, helping organizations address their data protection responsibilities.

SOC 2 Type II: IDrive has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification following an independent third-party audit. This certification evaluates controls relevant to the security and protection of customer data and account information. Eligible customers, partners, and prospective customers can 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, the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems. This certification demonstrates IDrive's commitment to structured information security management, risk assessment, and continual improvement.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): IDrive employs security practices and technologies designed to protect personal information and support organizations addressing GDPR-related data protection obligations.

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. Administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, these frameworks provide mechanisms for covered transfers of personal data from the EU, United Kingdom, and Switzerland to the United States in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Supporting Compliance Across Regulated Industries

IDrive provides secure cloud backup solutions that help organizations meet industry and government compliance requirements that support GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, SEC/FINRA, CJIS, and FERPA requirements, backed by 256-bit AES encryption, encrypted data storage, user access timestamps, 24/7 data accessibility, and optional private encryption keys.

Security Features Designed to Protect Critical Business Data

IDrive incorporates multiple safeguards to help organizations protect data throughout the backup and recovery process, including:

• 256-bit AES encryption: Helps secure data during transfer and storage.
• Encrypted data storage: Helps protect stored information against unauthorized access and tampering.
• User access timestamps: Provides date- and time-stamped records of user data access to support visibility and accountability.
• Flexible access to backed-up data: Enables access to protected information through a broadband connection, supporting data availability when needed.
• Private encryption option: IDrive offers customers the option to use a private encryption key known only to the customer and not stored on IDrive servers, in addition to its default encryption option. Google Workspace Backup and Microsoft Office 365 Backup use industry-standard default encryption protocols.

For eligible IDrive Business, Team, and Enterprise customers who select private key encryption, a Business Associate Agreement is available upon request.

Helping Businesses Build Confidence in Their Data Protection Strategy

From safeguarding healthcare records and financial information to protecting educational data and supporting government information security needs, IDrive provides cloud backup and data protection solutions designed to address the challenges of modern data management.

By combining recognized security certifications, privacy framework participation, encryption, access monitoring, and support for industry-specific requirements, IDrive helps organizations strengthen their data protection strategies and work toward meeting their compliance obligations.

For more information about IDrive's security certifications, privacy frameworks, and compliance capabilities, visit IDrive Business Compliance.

About IDrive

IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, cloud backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™ and IBackup. The company's services help over 5 million customers back up over 1 Exabyte of data.

SOURCE IDrive Inc.