Compliance & Regulations

1. Data Protection Compliance

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

BiB is fully compliant with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our compliance measures include:

• Lawful basis for data processing clearly defined and documented
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) conducted for high-risk processing activities
• Appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance
• Implementation of privacy by design and by default principles
• User rights facilitation including access, rectification, erasure, and portability
• Breach notification procedures within 72 hours to supervisory authorities
• Regular staff training on data protection principles and procedures

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act and provide California residents with the following rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information held by the business
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information

Other Regional Privacy Laws

BiB also maintains compliance with other applicable privacy laws including PIPEDA (Canada), LGPD (Brazil), PDPA (Singapore), Privacy Act (Australia), and various other regional data protection regulations.

2. Security Standards and Certifications

ISO 27001 Information Security Management

BiB maintains compliance with ISO 27001 standards through:

• Comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Regular risk assessments and security audits
• Incident response and business continuity procedures
• Employee security awareness training programs
• Continuous monitoring and improvement of security controls

SOC 2 Type II Compliance

Our SOC 2 Type II compliance demonstrates our commitment to:

• Security: Protection against unauthorized access
• Availability: Systems are available for operation and use
• Processing Integrity: System processing is complete, valid, and accurate
• Confidentiality: Information designated as confidential is protected
• Privacy: Personal information is collected, used, and disclosed appropriately

3. Industry-Specific Compliance

Educational Technology Compliance

As an educational platform, BiB complies with relevant educational privacy laws:

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - US
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - US
• Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) - US
• Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) standards
• UK Data Protection Act 2018 for educational institutions
• Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) - UK
• Student Privacy Pledge commitments

AI and Machine Learning Compliance

Our AI-powered features comply with emerging AI governance frameworks:

• EU AI Act compliance for high-risk AI systems
• IEEE Standards for Ethical Design of Autonomous Systems
• Partnership on AI Tenets for responsible AI development
• NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
• Algorithmic accountability and transparency measures
• Bias detection and mitigation procedures

4. Accessibility Compliance

BiB is committed to digital accessibility and maintains compliance with:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• European Accessibility Act (EAA)
• EN 301 549 European Standard for accessibility requirements

We conduct regular accessibility audits and user testing to ensure our platform is usable by individuals with diverse abilities and assistive technologies.

5. Financial and Payment Compliance

Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance

For payment processing, BiB maintains PCI DSS compliance through:

• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant third-party providers
• Tokenization of payment information
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning
• Encrypted transmission of cardholder data
• Restricted access to payment information on a need-to-know basis

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC)

We implement comprehensive AML/KYC procedures including:

• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) procedures
• Know Your Customer (KYC) identity verification processes
• Transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting (SAR)
• Sanctions screening and compliance with OFAC/EU sanctions lists
• Record keeping and audit trails for regulatory reporting

6. International Trade and Security Compliance

Export Control Regulations

BiB complies with international trade regulations including:

• Export Administration Regulations (EAR) - US
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) where applicable
• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions
• European Union export control regulations (EU Dual-Use Regulation)
• Wassenaar Arrangement on dual-use technologies

Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure

We maintain compliance with cybersecurity frameworks:

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) - US DoD
• NIS Directive (Network and Information Security) - EU
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards
• Cyber Essentials certification - UK
• Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies - Australia
• Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) - US

7. Content and Platform Governance

Content Moderation Standards

Our content moderation practices align with:

• Digital Services Act (DSA) - European Union
• Online Safety Bill requirements - United Kingdom
• Platform liability frameworks in various jurisdictions
• Industry best practices for harmful content detection and removal

Intellectual Property Compliance

We maintain compliance with intellectual property laws through:

• Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) procedures
• Copyright Directive (EU) Article 17 compliance
• Trademark protection and enforcement procedures
• Patent analysis and freedom to operate assessments

8. Audit and Monitoring

BiB maintains a comprehensive audit and monitoring framework:

• Annual third-party compliance audits
• Continuous monitoring of regulatory changes
• Internal compliance assessments and gap analyses
• Employee compliance training and certification programs
• Incident tracking and regulatory reporting procedures
• Board-level compliance oversight and reporting

Our compliance team regularly reviews and updates policies to ensure ongoing adherence to all applicable regulations.

9. Compliance Contacts and Reporting

For compliance-related inquiries or to report compliance concerns:

• Compliance Officer: support@bitsinbinary.com
• Data Protection Officer: support@bitsinbinary.com
• Security Team: support@bitsinbinary.com
• Legal Department: support@bitsinbinary.com

We maintain an open-door policy for compliance discussions and encourage stakeholders to reach out with questions or concerns.

10. Compliance Documentation and Records

BiB maintains comprehensive compliance documentation including:

• Policy and procedure documentation
• Risk assessments and mitigation plans
• Training records and certifications
• Audit reports and remediation activities
• Incident reports and response documentation
• Regulatory correspondence and filings

This compliance documentation is current as of October 10, 2025. BiB regularly reviews and updates its compliance framework to address emerging regulations, industry standards, and business requirements. For the most current compliance information, please contact our compliance team.