“Secured data, safe employees, sustainable business” (Guest blog by Aino DPO Kimmo Järvelin)
“Compliance and the continuous development of security and privacy are the cornerstones of building real trust in a SaaS platform for work ability management. A crucial key to ensure employee data privacy at work, at home and when they sleep”
Data security in SaaS
We all know we live in challenging times when it comes to keeping data private. Lack of routines, the human factor and not least deliberate privacy breaches and theft pose a constant threat. Risk management and keeping the operation untampered and safe now is a full-time job for the managers, HR, IT and the machines we use.
“At Aino, data privacy isn’t just a checkbox—it’s built into the platform’s DNA.”
The Aino platform was originally initiated from research with the Finnish Armed Forces and we have always considered us part of a greater mission. An obvious part of that mission is a true commitment to all aspects of privacy and safety. Now, facing the challenges of the global digital world of today, we are happy and proud to say that safe data has been part of our DNA from the very beginning.
“Aino promotes proactive risk management and best practices to help prevent data breaches before they happen.”
ISO Certification & GDPR Compliance in Practice
Aino's ISO 9001 quality management system was first certified 11 years ago in June 2014. Due to the increase in information security threats, we have also developed our capabilities to certify our ISMS (Information Security Management System). Thanks to this quality system, the management procedures are already familiar.
In information security Aino has adopted the NIS2 Directive, the GDPR and their national applications as the most important beacons. ISO 27001 and 27701 standards are the primary frameworks in the development. New laws and standards, such as ISO 42001 for AI and ISO 27017 and 27018 for cloud computing are also followed up.
“Aino uses encryption at rest and in transit, undergoes annual third-party security audits, and structures the platform so that the employer remains the legal data controller—imperatives for privacy policy for SaaS and data privacy compliance.”
With Aino you get a GDPR proof SaaS solution
Aino platform complies with all relevant requirements of EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for handling personal data
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is set up between the customer and Aino to ensure detailed processes for data protection
Aino platform is built to support multi-national organizations
You, as employer, are always the legal data controller for personal data of your employees
Aino platform is hosted on the Amazon Web Services on a secure, scalable and robust cloud infrastructure, where security and performance are monitored constantly
Third party security audit is performed annually
Secure SaaS Solutions: Aino’s Approach
Over the years I have seen numerous digital products come and go as part of my work. Most have failed but some (against all odds) really stood the test of time, new legislation, updated needs and technological evolution. Ever since I first came across Aino back in 2010, it has been clear to me that this adaptable dynamic toolbox was going to be a winner. Today I’m proud to be part of this great team and our mission to develope the platform to be the best practice in modern risc management and secure employee data privacy.
“At Aino we will keep your employees and your data safe so that you can focus on building your organization sustainable, productive and future-proof.”
// Kimmo Järvelin
IRCA Certified Lead auditor for ISO 9001 / 27001 / 45001 / 14001
Quality manager and DPO at Aino
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