SOC Type 1 assesses the design of an AI service provider's controls related to data security, privacy, and system integrity at a specific point in time. It reviews the existence of controls for handling data securely but does not test their effectiveness over a prolonged period. This report is useful for organizations that need to establish baseline controls for their AI systems.

SOC Type 2 evaluates the operational effectiveness of an AI service provider's controls related to data security, privacy, and system processing over time. The audit reviews how these controls perform over a period (e.g., 6-12 months), verifying that they consistently meet compliance and performance standards. It is ideal for organizations that need to demonstrate ongoing control reliability.