Building Digital Trust: How Peachjar Champions Security and Accessibility for Our School Communities

With digital communication becoming more and more central to how school districts connect with families, protecting sensitive student and family data is a fundamental obligation. At Peachjar, we connect community partners and school districts directly with millions of parents every day. With that responsibility comes a deep commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security and accessibility.

We are proud to share a major company milestone: Peachjar has officially achieved System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) compliance.

In addition to this security milestone, we are continuously expanding our accessibility initiatives to ensure every family can engage with the critical resources delivered through our platform.

Why is SOC 2 Important?

Data breaches and cybersecurity threats present growing risks for organizations of all sizes. For any platform handling digital communications, independent compliance reports like SOC 2 are essential for several reasons:

• Objective Verification: Rather than relying on self-reported security measures, SOC 2 provides objective, third-party proof that a company's architecture meets strict industry standards.
• Streamlined Procurement: Security compliance is a critical requirement during vendor evaluations. Having a validated SOC 2 report simplifies procurement for client security teams, removing friction and eliminating the need for lengthy custom security questionnaires.
• Proactive Risk Management: Adhering to SOC 2 protocols ensures that security measures are woven directly into system design, protecting infrastructure against vulnerabilities before issues arise.

Why is SOC 2 and Accessibility Crucial for Peachjar?

Peachjar’s platform delivers school updates, community resources, and enrichment activities directly to more than 12 million parents across the country. Protecting data at this scale requires enterprise-grade standards.

Safeguarding Parent Records

When school districts partner with Peachjar, they entrust us with valuable family information, including parent email addresses and student grade levels. Achieving SOC 2 compliance reassures district administrators, IT directors, and school boards that we protect family data with the highest level of care.

Pairing Data Security with Accessibility

Data security is only half of the trust equation; accessibility is the other. School districts need to know that their platforms are secure and inclusive for every parent in their community.

Alongside our SOC 2 milestone, we continue to enhance our product alignment with Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) standards. Our VPAT/ACR reports reflect 100% accessibility compliance for Peachjar's Parent Experience and Embedded Jar, fully meeting WCAG 2.1 Level A & AA requirements.

By pairing top-tier data protection with broad digital accessibility, we ensure that district communications remain secure, compliant, and accessible to all families.By aligning top-tier data protection with broad digital accessibility, we ensure that district communications remain secure, compliant, and accessible to all families.

Looking Ahead

Earning our SOC 2 report is a significant step, but our work doesn't stop here. Every year we work to ensure the platform is audited and updated to keep parents, districts and community organizations operating in a safe and inclusive environment. We remain committed to transparent standards that keep school communities connected and secure.

To review our security compliance details and learn more about how we protect your community’s information, visit our newly launched Trust Portal.