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The Trust Behind Your Awards Starts with Secure Data. Judgify Keeps It Safe.
From ISO 27001 certification and PCI DSS compliance to GDPR and PDPA readiness, Judgify is built on an enterprise-grade security foundation that protects every organizer, judge, and participant on the platform.
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What Does Security and Compliance Mean in Awards Management?
Security and compliance are the foundation of a trusted awards program. Every submission, judge evaluation, payment transaction, and program outcome relies on the secure handling of sensitive data.
For organizations running awards programs at scale, data security is not optional. Entrant personal data, judge evaluations, payment information, and program results are all sensitive. A breach, a compliance failure, or a data loss event can damage your organization's reputation, expose you to regulatory penalties, and erode the trust of every participant in your program.
Judgify is built to eliminate both problems
Judgify is built to carry that responsibility. The platform is certified, compliant, and architected to protect your data at every layer, so your organization can run awards programs with confidence, knowing the infrastructure behind them meets the highest standards of security and data governance.
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Security Features
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ISO 27001 Certified
Judgify holds active ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems. This certification confirms that Judgify's security controls, processes, and policies have been independently audited and verified against a rigorous global benchmark.
Why it matters
ISO 27001 certification is the most widely recognized proof of enterprise-grade information security. For organizations procuring software through formal vendor assessment processes, it is often a mandatory requirement.
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PCI DSS Compliant
Judgify is PCI DSS compliant, ensuring that all payment card data processed through the platform meets the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Payment transactions are handled through certified third-party gateways with no raw card data stored on Judgify's systems.
Why it matters
For programs that collect entry fees via credit card, PCI DSS compliance is non-negotiable. It protects your participants' payment data and shields your organization from liability in the event of a payment security incident.
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Hosted on AWS with 99.9% Uptime
Judgify is hosted on Amazon Web Services, one of the world's most trusted and widely used cloud infrastructure providers. The platform maintains a 99.9% uptime guarantee, ensuring your awards program is available to participants, judges, and organizers when it needs to be.
Why it matters
Downtime during a critical submission window or judging deadline is not just an inconvenience. It damages participant trust and program credibility. A 99.9% uptime guarantee backed by AWS infrastructure means your program runs when it needs to, without exception.
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Data Encryption at Rest and in Transit
All data on Judgify is encrypted both at rest and in transit. Data moving between users and the platform is protected via SSL/HTTPS encryption. Data stored on Judgify's servers is encrypted at rest, providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access.
Why it matters
Encryption is the foundational layer of data security. Without it, sensitive participant and evaluation data is vulnerable to interception and unauthorized access. Judgify's end-to-end encryption ensures data is protected at every point in its journey.
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Daily Data Backups
Judgify performs daily backups of all program data. In the event of a system failure or data loss incident, your awards program data can be restored quickly and completely.
Why it matters
Data loss during an active awards program can be catastrophic. Daily backups ensure that even in a worst-case scenario, your program data is recoverable with minimal disruption to your timeline.
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Two-Factor Authentication for Organizers
Event organizers can enable two-factor authentication on their Judgify accounts, adding a second layer of identity verification beyond the standard password login. 2FA is available to all organizers across all plans.
Why it matters
Compromised administrator credentials are one of the most common causes of data breaches. 2FA significantly reduces that risk by ensuring that access to your program's admin account requires both a password and a verified second factor.
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Single Sign-On via Google and Microsoft Entrap
Enterprise entrants can authenticate using Single Sign-On through Google or Microsoft Entra, eliminating the need to manage separate Judgify credentials. SSO streamlines access for large participant bases managed through existing identity providers.
Why it matters
For enterprise organizations managing awards programs with large entrant pools, SSO reduces friction at the point of registration and ensures access management aligns with existing corporate identity infrastructure.
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Compliance Features
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GDPR Compliant
Judgify is fully compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. All personal data collected through your awards program is processed and stored in accordance with GDPR requirements, including lawful basis for processing, data minimization, and the rights of data subjects.
Why it matters
GDPR compliance is a legal requirement for any organization collecting personal data from individuals in the EU or UK. Non-compliance carries significant financial penalties and reputational risk. Judgify ensures your awards program meets these obligations by design.
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PDPA Compliant
Judgify is compliant with the Personal Data Protection Act, covering programs that collect personal data from participants in Singapore and other PDPA-applicable regions.
Why it matters
For organizations running awards programs across Southeast Asia, PDPA compliance ensures participant data is handled in accordance with regional data protection law, protecting both participants and the organization running the program.
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Cookie Policy and Consent Management
Judgify operates a clear cookie policy and provides consent management tools to ensure participant data collection through cookies meets applicable regulatory requirements.
Why it matters
Cookie consent is a regulatory requirement under GDPR and similar frameworks. Built-in consent management ensures your awards program collects tracking data lawfully and transparently, without requiring additional third-party tools.
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Data Retention Policy
Judgify retains program data for a period of five years. If an event organizer requires data to be purged or deleted ahead of the retention period, a formal deletion request can be submitted and will be processed within 2 to 3 business days.
Why it matters
A defined data retention policy demonstrates compliance with data minimization principles under GDPR and PDPA. Knowing exactly how long your data is retained and having a clear process for early deletion gives organizations the governance control they need.
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Right to Erasure
Participants and event organizers can request the deletion of personal data held by Judgify. Deletion requests are processed within 2 to 3 business days, in compliance with the right to erasure requirements under GDPR and applicable data protection regulations.
Why it matters
The right to erasure is a legal right under GDPR. Having a defined, operational process for handling deletion requests protects your organization from regulatory non-compliance and demonstrates genuine commitment to participant data rights.
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Data Processing Agreement for Enterprise
A formal Data Processing Agreement is available for Enterprise customers upon request, documenting the responsibilities of Judgify as a data processor and your organization as the data controller in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Why it matters
A DPA is a legal requirement under GDPR when engaging a third-party data processor. Enterprise organizations with formal procurement and legal review processes require a signed DPA before deploying any data processing platform.
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Access and Governance
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Role-Based Access Control
Judgify's role-based access control system allows program administrators to define exactly what each team member, judge, or administrator can see and do within the platform. Access is granted at the role level, ensuring sensitive data and configuration settings are visible only to authorized users.
Why it matters
Overpermissioned users are a significant security and governance risk. Role-based access control ensures every user has precisely the access they need and nothing more, protecting program integrity and sensitive data across large teams.
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Audit Trail
Judgify maintains an audit trail that allows event organizers to trace entrant activity within their program. Development-level tracking of certain organizer actions is also maintained for platform governance purposes.
Why it matters
An audit trail is essential for programs where accountability and transparency are non-negotiable. Knowing who did what, and when, provides the evidence base needed to resolve disputes, respond to regulatory inquiries, and demonstrate program integrity.
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How It Works
Your Data Is Protected from Day One
From the moment your program goes live, all data is encrypted in transit and at rest. SSL/HTTPS is active across every page and interaction on the platform.
Access Is Controlled at Every Level
Role-based access controls ensure every team member, judge, and administrator sees only what they are authorized to see. Enterprise teams authenticate via SSO through Google or Microsoft Entra.
Organizers Enable 2FA
Event organizers secure their accounts with two-factor authentication, available on all plans, ensuring admin access is protected beyond the password level.
Data Is Backed Up Daily
Every day, Judgify performs a complete backup of all program data, ensuring that in the event of any incident, your program data can be restored quickly and completely.
Compliance Is Built In
GDPR and PDPA, compliance tools are active by default. Cookie consent management, data retention policies, and right to erasure processes are built into the platform, not bolted on.
Enterprise Teams Get Additional Governance Tools
Enterprise customers can request a formal Data Processing Agreement and access SSO configuration to align Judgify with their organization's identity and legal infrastructure.
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Enterprise-Ready Security Infrastructure
ISO 27001 Certified:
Independently audited and certified against the international standard for information security management, available to all Judgify customers across all plans
PCI DSS Compliant:
All payment card data processed through Judgify meets PCI DSS requirements. No raw card data is stored on Judgify systems.
AWS Cloud Infrastructure:
Hosted on Amazon Web Services with a 99.9% uptime guarantee, daily backups, and enterprise-grade infrastructure resilience.
End-to-End Encryption:
All data is encrypted in transit via SSL/HTTPS and at rest on Judgify's servers. No data is transmitted or stored without encryption.
Data Processing Agreement Available:
Enterprise customers can request a formal DPA documenting Judgify's responsibilities as a data processor under GDPR.
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Trusted by Organizations Where Data Security Is Non-Negotiable
Judgify is trusted by corporations, industry associations, government bodies, and academic institutions where the security and governance of participant data are held to the highest standard.
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Relied upon by global organizations with formal vendor security assessment requirements
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Used by enterprise teams that require ISO 27001 certification and PCI DSS compliance as a baseline
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Chosen by legal and compliance teams who need GDPR and PDPA readiness built into their awards platform
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Before Judgify vs. After Judgify
Area
Before
After
Data Security
Uncertain platform security posture
Integrated fee collection at point of submission
Encryption
No guarantee of data encryption
End-to-end encryption at rest and in transit
Admin Access
Password-only login
Two-factor authentication for all organizers
Enterprise Access
Manual credential management
SSO via Google and Microsoft Entra
GDPR Compliance
Manual compliance processes
GDPR compliant by design, DPA available on request
Data Retention
No defined retention policy
Five-year retention with deletion on request in 2 to 3 days
Uptime
No infrastructure guarantee
99.9% uptime on AWS with daily backups
Faq’s
Frequently Asked Questions
What security certifications does Judgify hold?
Judgify holds active ISO 27001 certification and is PCI DSS compliant. Both certifications confirm that Judgify's security infrastructure and data handling practices have been independently audited against internationally recognized standards.
Is Single Sign-On available on Judgify?
Yes, on Enterprise plans. Entrants can authenticate via SSO through Google or Microsoft Entra, aligning access management with existing corporate identity infrastructure.
Is Judgify GDPR compliant?
Yes. Judgify is fully compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. All personal data collected through your awards program is processed and stored in accordance with GDPR requirements, including data subject rights, lawful basis for processing, and data minimization.
What is Judgify's data retention policy?
Judgify retains program data for five years across all plans. If data needs to be deleted before the end of the retention period, event organizers can submit a formal deletion request, which is processed within 2 to 3 business days.
Is Judgify PDPA compliant?
Yes. Judgify is compliant with the Personal Data Protection Act, covering programs that collect personal data from participants in Singapore and other PDPA-applicable regions.
Can participant data be permanently deleted?
Yes. Judgify supports the right to erasure under GDPR. Deletion requests are processed within 2 to 3 business days.
Where is Judgify hosted?
Judgify is hosted on Amazon Web Services, one of the world's most trusted cloud infrastructure providers. The platform maintains a 99.9% uptime guarantee and performs daily data backups.
Is a Data Processing Agreement available?
Yes, on Enterprise plans upon request. A formal DPA documents Judgify's responsibilities as a data processor and your organization's responsibilities as the data controller, in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Is my data encrypted on Judgify?
Yes. All data on Judgify is encrypted in transit via SSL/HTTPS and encrypted at rest on Judgify's servers, providing end-to-end protection for all participant, evaluation, and payment data.
Which security and compliance features are available on the free plan?
All core security and compliance features are available across all plans, including ISO 27001 and PCI DSS coverage, GDPR and PDPA compliance, encryption, 2FA, daily backups, and role-based access control. SSO and the Data Processing Agreement are available on Enterprise plans.
Is two-factor authentication available?
Yes. Two-factor authentication is available to all event organizers across all Judgify plans. It adds a second layer of identity verification beyond the standard password login.
Is there an audit trail on Judgify?
Yes. Judgify maintains an audit trail that allows event organizers to trace entrant activity within their program. Development-level tracking of certain organizer actions is also maintained for platform governance purposes.
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Run Your Awards Program on a Platform You Can Trust.
Security and compliance should never be an afterthought in your awards program technology stack. With Judgify, they are built in from day one, across every plan, at every level of the platform.
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