RegTech provider TAINA has retained its ISO 27001 accreditation following what it describes as its strongest audit performance to date, highlighting the growing importance of security and governance as AI becomes increasingly embedded in compliance and tax operations.
For compliance and risk leaders assessing technology vendors, the result points to a broader shift in how security is being considered. As financial institutions introduce more AI and automation into regulated processes, independently assessed controls are becoming increasingly relevant to questions around vendor risk, data protection and governance.
London-based TAINA provides tax compliance technology to major financial institutions, making information security a central consideration for its clients. The company said its latest audit demonstrates the continued development of its controls and the maturity of its information security practices across the organisation.
Rather than treating ISO 27001 as an annual certification exercise, TAINA positions information security as an ongoing responsibility that influences product development, information management and client service delivery. For RegTech providers working with financial institutions, this approach is increasingly significant as firms face greater scrutiny over how sensitive data is accessed, processed and protected.
A weakness in a third-party technology provider’s controls can create consequences for the financial institution using its services, including regulatory, operational and reputational risks. Independent assessments such as ISO 27001 can therefore provide additional assurance when organisations are evaluating the security and governance frameworks of technology suppliers.
The latest audit provides third-party validation of the systems, processes and controls TAINA has established to manage information security. The company said its strongest result so far reflects the continued review and strengthening of those safeguards over time.
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides organisations with a structured approach to identifying security risks, implementing appropriate controls and continually improving information security practices.
For TAINA’s clients, retaining the accreditation means its information security framework continues to be assessed against an established international standard. It also supports the company’s approach of embedding security across its operations rather than treating it as a separate function from technology development.
The timing is particularly relevant as financial institutions increase their use of AI and intelligent automation across tax and compliance functions. While these technologies can improve efficiency and reduce manual processes, their adoption also creates additional questions around data access, governance, oversight and security.
TAINA is expanding its own use of AI and automation across tax operations, making the relationship between innovation and security increasingly important. The company said these capabilities are being developed alongside governance, controls and security practices rather than having safeguards added after new technology has been introduced.
This reflects a wider challenge for the RegTech sector. As AI becomes more deeply integrated into compliance workflows, technology providers are increasingly expected to demonstrate not only what their platforms can automate, but also how the underlying data, systems and processes are governed.
For compliance teams, that means assessing AI-enabled technology involves more than looking at functionality and potential efficiency gains. The security framework supporting the technology, how data is handled and the controls surrounding its use can also form an important part of vendor due diligence.
ISO 27001 does not eliminate information security risks, nor does accreditation provide a guarantee against every potential threat. However, it gives organisations a recognised framework for demonstrating how security risks are identified, controlled and reviewed over time.
TAINA said its latest audit represents another stage in an ongoing programme rather than an endpoint. The company plans to continue strengthening its security framework and refining its controls as its technology and capabilities develop.
For the wider RegTech market, the development illustrates how security and innovation are becoming increasingly interconnected. As AI moves further into tax, compliance and other regulated workflows, the ability to demonstrate robust governance and independently assessed security controls is likely to remain an important consideration for financial institutions selecting technology providers.
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