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SOC 2 Type II

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

SOC 2 Type II is an independent audit report that evaluates whether a service organisation's controls around security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy were operating effectively over a defined observation period — typically six to twelve months. Unlike SOC 2 Type I, which assesses design at a point in time, Type II assesses operating effectiveness over time. AI platforms and agent governance tools are increasingly required by enterprise customers to hold SOC 2 Type II certification.