Cloud Service Partner

According to ISO/IEC 17788, a cloud service partner is "a party which is engaged in support of, or auxiliary to, activities of either the cloud service provider or the cloud service customer, or both." When outsourcing data or computing to these partners, companies must define security responsibilities contractually, as required by ISO/IEC 27001 A.15.1.1, to ensure adherence to information security policies throughout the supply chain.

For Taiwanese companies, a data breach caused by a cloud partner's negligence can lead to fines up to NT$15 million under the Personal Data Protection Act. If trade secrets are compromised, it could result in loss of competitiveness and litigation. Regulatory bodies and major clients, especially in finance and high-tech sectors, are imposing stricter security audits on cloud vendors, making this a key issue for business continuity.

Key related standards include: - **ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management Systems):** A.15 Supplier Relationships, which requires managing information security risks in the supply chain. - **ISO/IEC 27017 (Code of practice for information security controls for cloud services):** Provides specific guidance for both customers and providers on cloud security controls. - **ISO/IEC 27018 (Code of practice for protection of PII in public clouds):** Focuses on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in cloud environments.

Winners Consulting is Taiwan's first consultancy to integrate ERM, technology law, and data science. Led by a founder with a preventive law background, our team of tech lawyers and ISO Lead Auditors helps clients vertically integrate ISO standards with corporate governance and internal controls. We address cloud partner management from legal, technical, and managerial perspectives, ensuring compliance effectively protects core assets like trade secrets, not just for certification's sake.