Our commitment to security and compliance
Yields embeds trust into an algorithm‑driven world. We empower financial institutions, enterprises, and public‑sector organisations to develop, validate, and operate AI and models responsibly, by combining governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a single transparent platform.
For over four years, Yields has held ISO/IEC 27001 certification, confirming that our Information Security Management System meets the highest international standards for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Built for regulated industries
Our customers operate in highly regulated environments where transparency and governance are non‑negotiable. Yields is designed to support:
Trust, transparency and accountability at Yields
Trust is embedded in how Yields designs, operates, and governs its platform. This Trust Center outlines the key pillars that ensure security, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI for organisations in regulated environments. Each pillar links to detailed documentation and supporting evidence.
Security
Financial‑grade protection of data, systems, and models through certified information security controls and resilient cloud infrastructure.
Compliance
Our regulatory alignment with GDPR, the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA and financial‑sector standards, supported by continuous audits and documented controls.
Data Protection & Privacy
Details on how personal data is processed and protected by Yields.
Responsible AI
The principles and controls that guide the responsible use of AI throughout the model lifecycle.
ESG & Corporate Responsibility
Our stance on responsible business conduct, sustainability, and ethical operations.
Contact
Get in touch with the Yields Security and Compliance team and Data Protection Officer.
Security overview
Security is not an add‑on at Yields - it is foundational. Our Information Security Management System (ISMS) governs how we protect data, systems, and intellectual property across all operations.
Security foundations
IBM Financial Services Cloud Program
NIST‑based controls for financial institutions.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Security controls
Yields applies layered technical and organisational security measures, including:
All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES‑256).
Role‑based access control (RBAC), least‑privilege principles, and enforced multi‑factor authentication.
Continuous logging, intrusion detection, and documented incident response procedures integrated into the ISMS. And both application and network pentests are done on a yearly basis.
Regularly tested disaster recovery plans, automated backups, and failover environments.
Mandatory third‑party security assessments for all vendors and partners.
Secure operations
Operational security controls include:
24/7 monitoring and alerting
Continuous vulnerability scanning and annual penetration testing
Secure software development through DevSecOps practices
Mandatory security and privacy awareness training for all employees
Continuous improvement
Our ISMS follows a Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act (PDCA) cycle. Security incidents, audit findings, and emerging threats are systematically reviewed to continuously improve controls, processes, and training.
Compliance overview
Yields’ compliance framework is designed to reduce friction for our customers. This way we support faster vendor onboarding, smoother audits, and confident supervisory discussions.
Certifications & governance frameworks
Yields maintains a strong and transparent compliance foundation. All policies and controls are subject to regular internal and external review.
ISO/IEC 27001 Certified
Continuously certified for over four years.
IBM Financial Services Cloud Program
NIST‑based controls for financial institutions.
GDPR
Comprehensive technical and organisational measures.
EU AI Act
Governance alignment and readiness.
ISO/IEC 42001
AI management system certification in preparation.
Data Protection & Privacy overview
Yields is headquartered in the European Union and operates fully under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
GDPR‑first approach
GDPR principles
Lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, and data minimisation.
IBM Financial Services Cloud Program
EU‑based hosting on IBM Cloud for Financial Services (optional).
Contractual Clauses
Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers where applicable.
GDPR ↔ EU AI Act role mapping
We actively align data protection and AI governance by mapping:
Controller and Processor
Provider and Deployer
This dual mapping enables consistent accountability across privacy and AI regulatory obligations.
Personal data safeguards
Personal data is classified as sensitive information within our ISMS and protected through:
Strict access control and authentication
Encryption at rest and in transit
Data minimisation and purpose limitation
Full logging and auditability
Privacy by design embedded in engineering workflows
Data subject rights
Yields fully supports GDPR data subject rights (Articles 15–22), including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.
Requests are handled through a verified workflow with audit trail and responses within statutory timelines.
Data subject access request
Responsible AI overview
AI is at the core of Yields’ mission. Our approach focuses on evidence‑based AI governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and human oversight throughout the AI lifecycle.
AI lifecycle governance
Yields supports governance across all stages of the AI lifecycle.
Each stage is documented, traceable, and auditable.
Design and development
Validation and testing
Deployment with human oversight
Monitoring, versioning and retirement
Ethical AI principles
Our ethical AI framework is based on:
Transparency and explainability
Fairness and accountability
Privacy and security by design
Human oversight for impactful decisions
Continuous bias testing and dataset governance
We use Yields to govern Yields
ESG overview
Yields integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations as part of its broader trust and responsibility framework.
ESG pillars
Environment
Energy‑efficient cloud usage, carbon reduction initiatives and sustainable operations.
Social
Equal opportunity hiring, diversity in AI teams and continuous training on ethics and responsible AI.
Governance
Transparent leadership accountability, ethical business practices and participation in EU AI standardisation.
Independent review
Yields participates in annual EcoVadis sustainability assessments, providing independent validation of its ESG, ethics, and information security practices.
Contact our trust, security and compliance team
This page is the central point of contact for questions related to trust at Yields.
Our teams handle enquiries about security, privacy, legal matters, and regulatory compliance, and work closely with customers during reviews, assessments, and audits.
Submit your question using the form and we will route it to the appropriate specialist.
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