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AI Buyers: Scrutinize Data Flow, Training Use, and Access Controls

When purchasing AI products or services, US buyers must conduct thorough security due diligence beyond standard SaaS questionnaires. Key areas of concern include data handling, specifically where data is sent, if it's retained or used for training, and access controls. Buyers should also scrutinize SOC 2 reports, understanding their scope and limitations, as they are attestations by independent CPA firms rather than universally verifiable certificates. AI

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RANK_REASON Guidance on due diligence for AI product procurement.

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AI Buyers: Scrutinize Data Flow, Training Use, and Access Controls

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Futurise Solutions ·

    AI Vendor Security Questions: A Due Diligence List for US Buyers

    <p>If you are buying an AI product, or hiring a team to build one, the security review needs more than the standard SaaS questionnaire. Ask where your data goes, whether it is retained or used for training, who can see it, what the vendor's audit report actually covers, and what …