Compliance

Comprehensive Compliance

Meeting global standards and regulations to ensure your charging operations are compliant, secure, and future-ready.

Last Updated: October 27, 2025

EV Echos maintains comprehensive compliance with global regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Our compliance program spans data protection, security frameworks, EV charging protocols, environmental standards, and accessibility requirements. We continuously monitor regulatory changes and proactively update our systems to ensure ongoing compliance, giving you confidence that your charging operations meet all applicable requirements.

Global Regulatory Compliance

GDPR (European Union)

Full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. We maintain legal basis for data processing, honor data subject rights including access, rectification, and erasure, conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and have appointed a Data Protection Officer. Cross-border data transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses.

CCPA (California)

Compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). California residents can exercise rights to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales (though we don't sell personal information). We provide clear privacy notices and transparent data practices.

UK GDPR

Following Brexit, we maintain compliance with UK GDPR requirements. We have a UK representative for data protection matters and ensure appropriate safeguards for data transfers involving UK data subjects.

Other Regional Laws

We comply with privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including Brazil's LGPD, Canada's PIPEDA, Australia's Privacy Act, and other regional data protection regulations. Our global privacy program adapts to evolving international requirements.

Energy & Utility Compliance

Electric Grid Compliance

Our platform complies with grid interconnection standards and utility regulations. We work with local utility companies to ensure proper load management, demand response capabilities, and adherence to grid stability requirements.

Energy Metering Standards

Compliance with energy metering accuracy standards including IEC 62053 and ANSI C12. Our platform ensures accurate billing, proper energy measurement, and transparent consumption reporting.

Demand Response Programs

Support for utility demand response programs and load management requirements. Our platform can participate in grid balancing initiatives and comply with emergency load reduction mandates.

Renewable Energy Compliance

Tracking and reporting for renewable energy credits (RECs), compliance with renewable portfolio standards, and integration with clean energy programs.

Industry Standards & Protocols

OCPP Compliance

Full support for Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) versions 1.6 and 2.0.1. Our implementation is tested and certified for interoperability with major charging station manufacturers. We actively participate in the Open Charge Alliance.

ISO 15118

Support for ISO 15118 "Plug & Charge" standard enabling automatic authentication and payment. Implementation includes Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) communication protocols for bidirectional charging capabilities.

IEC 61851

Compliance with international electric vehicle conductive charging system standards. Our platform supports the full range of charging modes and safety requirements defined in IEC 61851-1.

OCPI (Open Charge Point Interface)

Implementation of OCPI protocol for roaming and inter-network connectivity. Enables seamless charging across different charging networks and automatic billing reconciliation.

Security & Data Protection Standards

ISO 27001

Certified Information Security Management System (ISMS) following ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards. Annual third-party audits verify our security controls, risk management processes, and continuous improvement practices.

SOC 2 Type II

Annual Service Organization Control 2 Type II audit examining our controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Full audit reports available to enterprise customers under NDA.

PCI DSS

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance for handling payment card data. Level 1 Service Provider certification ensures the highest standards of payment security.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Our security program aligns with NIST CSF guidelines covering identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover functions. Regular gap assessments ensure ongoing alignment.

Environmental Compliance

Carbon Reporting

Tools for tracking and reporting greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with GHG Protocol. Support for Scope 2 emissions reporting related to electricity consumption and renewable energy usage.

Environmental Management

Our operations follow ISO 14001 environmental management principles. We maintain environmental policies covering energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable practices.

E-Waste Management

Compliance with WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances). Proper disposal and recycling programs for electronic components.

Sustainability Reporting

Support for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting requirements. Integration with sustainability reporting frameworks including GRI, SASB, and TCFD.

Accessibility & Inclusion

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

Our platform interface meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. Regular accessibility audits ensure usability for users with disabilities.

Section 508 Compliance

Compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for federal agency customers. Our platform is accessible to individuals with disabilities including screen reader compatibility and keyboard navigation.

ADA Compliance

Platform design follows Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. Mobile applications include accessibility features such as VoiceOver and TalkBack support.

Multilingual Support

Interface available in multiple languages to serve diverse user populations. Right-to-left language support for Arabic and Hebrew users.

Business & Contractual Compliance

Service Level Agreements

Documented SLAs with uptime guarantees, response time commitments, and remediation procedures. Monthly SLA reporting and service credits for qualifying outages.

Data Processing Agreements

Standard DPA templates meeting GDPR Article 28 requirements. Clear definition of controller-processor relationships, data processing instructions, and sub-processor management.

Vendor Management

Rigorous third-party vendor assessment program. All sub-processors undergo security and privacy reviews. Maintenance of approved vendor list and regular reassessments.

Business Continuity

Documented business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Regular testing of failover procedures, backup restoration, and incident response capabilities. Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) defined by service tier.

Certifications & Attestations

Current Certifications

ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management, SOC 2 Type II Service Organization Controls, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, and ISO 9001 Quality Management System certifications maintained with annual surveillance audits.

Industry Memberships

Active members of the Open Charge Alliance, CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative), and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Participation in standards development and industry working groups.

Audit Reports

SOC 2 Type II reports available to customers under NDA. Penetration test summaries and security assessment reports provided to enterprise customers. ISO certification documents available upon request.

Continuous Compliance

Quarterly internal compliance reviews, annual third-party audits, continuous monitoring of regulatory changes, and proactive updates to maintain compliance with evolving standards.

Compliance Frameworks

Standards and certifications we maintain

ISO 27001

Security

Information Security Management

SOC 2 Type II

Security

Service Organization Controls

GDPR

Privacy

EU Data Protection

CCPA

Privacy

California Privacy Rights

OCPP 2.0.1

EV Charging

Open Charge Point Protocol

ISO 15118

EV Charging

Plug & Charge Standard

PCI DSS

Payments

Payment Card Security

WCAG 2.1 AA

Accessibility

Web Accessibility

Audit Reports & Documentation

We provide comprehensive compliance documentation to our enterprise customers. SOC 2 Type II reports, ISO certification documents, penetration test summaries, and security assessment reports are available under Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

To request compliance documentation or discuss specific compliance requirements for your organization, please contact our compliance team at compliance@evechos.com

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