Hot Take ExpressVPN privacy and server technology gets the OK from two new independent audits

[mkoundo]

ExpressVPN privacy and server technology gets the OK from two new independent audits

The auditors examined the solution's processes, systems, and controls

www.techradar.com

ExpressVPN says its privacy policy and core server technology have been validated in two new independent audits from KPMG and Cure53.

The independent auditors from KPMG performed testing on ExpressVPN's controls framework and interviewed its team members in order to check on the processes, systems, and controls to ensure its VPN servers were in compliance with its privacy policy.

The audit, which was conducted under the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) (UK) 3000 Type 1, included testing ExpressVPN's policy of not collecting activity logs or connection logs, and that TrustedServer technology operates as it describes.

 

[Stopspying]

I'm not having a pop at this post, it is good to be made aware of this audit, but the following points came to mind after I'd read it.

Is this audit a possible attempt by Kape Technologies to improve their reputation?

I don't know anything about KPMGs abilities to audit tech businesses, but here in the UK they have a pretty poor reputation for financial auditing, which I believe was part of their original business market. Central government out-sourcing businesses, major banks and Rolls-Royce audit failures all led to quite substantial fines. Some reports suggested that there was a certain amount of dodgy dealing involved. KPMG have been placed under a higher level of scrutiny than had been the norm. KPMG is not the only large auditing business to have faced similar criticisms of its standards.

PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY all fail to meet audit quality targets

Only half of audits at Grant Thornton found to be good enough

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Arequire]

A shame it's owned by a company who actively attempts to deceive potential consumers and employs criminals who formerly engaged in treasonous activity.