Criterion P2.1The entity communicates choices available regarding the collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information to the data subjects and the consequences, if any, of each choice. Explicit consent for the collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information is obtained from data subjects or other authorized persons, if required. Such consent is obtained only for the intended purpose of the information to meet the entity’s objectives related to privacy. The entity’s basis for determining implicit consent for the collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information is documented.

What it says

The entity communicates choices available regarding the collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information to the data subjects and the consequences, if any, of each choice. Explicit consent for the collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information is obtained from data subjects or other authorized persons, if required. Such consent is obtained only for the intended purpose of the information to meet the entity’s objectives related to privacy. The entity’s basis for determining implicit consent for the collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information is documented.

SOC 2, the trust services criteria, P2.1

What is in the packs for this

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  Trust Services Criteria Response Register

  Helps with this requirementin SOC 2 Report ReadinessThe register has a row for this criterion, for you to write down your own controls, owners and evidence against it. Lists the 61 Trust Services Criteria by number and series title, with blank columns for your own controls, owners and evidence. It makes no coverage claim.