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ApyHub Service Certification Program

Raising the bar on API transparency, security, and compliance.

Why Transparency in APIs Matters

APIs are everywhere, powering everything from AI features to financial transactions. Yet, many developers face a common challenge: lack of clear, consistent information about how APIs handle data.
Without transparency, integrating third-party APIs can lead to:
Compliance Risks
Violating GDPR or CCPA due to unknown data storage locations
Security Vulnerabilities
From undisclosed third-party services
Delayed Development
Caused by time-consuming privacy research
Loss of User Trust
If data practices are unclear or inconsistent
At ApyHub, we believe trust is earned through transparency. That's why we created the Service Certification Program so we can give you clear, standardized details on every API's data handling and compliance posture.

ApyHub Vision for API Transparency

ApyHub is committed to setting a new industry standard for API transparency by:
  • Continuously expanding certifications and disclosures
  • Offering real-time updates as APIs evolve
  • Collaborating with industry leaders and API providers to improve standards
  • Integrating automated compliance checks and enhanced reporting tools
  • Creating a developer ecosystem where data privacy, security, and compliance are foundational pillars

What Does the ApyHub API Certification Include?

Every certified API provides standardized transparency across five key areas

Data Storage Location

    The exact country or region where your data is stored, helping you comply with regional data sovereignty laws like GDPR.

Detailed Data Retention Information

    Clear retention periods for input data, output data, logs, metadata, and aggregated information to help you understand data lifecycle and compliance risks.

Third-Party Services Transparency

    A complete list of all third-party services involved in processing your data, enabling better risk assessment and security evaluation.

Privacy Policy Access

    Direct links to the API provider’s privacy policies, saving you time and ensuring easy access to critical legal information.

Compliance Certifications

    Visible certifications such as GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, OWASP API Security Top 10, and OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect to confirm the API meets recognized security and regulatory standards.

Certification Validity Period

    Clear start and expiry dates for each certification, so you know exactly how current and valid the compliance claims are.

Third Party API Service Certification and Governance

Understanding the Key Certifications and Standards That Ensure API Security and Compliance

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation
A European Union regulation that safeguards personal data and privacy. It mandates transparency in data use, strict consent requirements, and data protection rights for individuals. APIs compliant with GDPR ensure lawful handling of EU user data.

SOC 2

System and Organization Controls 2
An auditing standard focused on data security and privacy, SOC 2 evaluates a service provider's controls across five trust principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. SOC 2 certification proves an API provider maintains strong safeguards around customer data.

ISO/IEC 27001

International Standard
An international standard for managing information security. Certification means the API provider has established a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS) to identify, manage, and reduce security risks.

OWASP API Security Top 10

Security Best Practices
A list of the most critical security risks for APIs, published by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). APIs aligned with these guidelines demonstrate robust defenses against common API vulnerabilities.

OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect

Authentication Protocol
Industry-standard protocols for secure authorization and authentication. APIs supporting these standards ensure safe access control, protecting user identities and data from unauthorized use.

Other Local Regulations

Regional Compliance
Many APIs comply with additional regional or national privacy laws and standards, such as CCPA in California, PIPEDA in Canada, or LGPD in Brazil, ensuring broader compliance with local data sovereignty requirements.

How Does This Help Developers?

By consolidating this information in one place, the Service Certification Program empowers you to:
Make faster, smarter decisions
No more wading through multiple documents—everything you need is consolidated in one place
Reduce legal and compliance risks
Understand data residency and retention requirements upfront, before integration
Identify potential security weaknesses
Gain complete visibility into third-party services and their security postures
Streamline audits and due diligence
Simplify the process when integrating or recommending APIs to stakeholders
Build user trust
Choose APIs that prioritize transparent data handling and demonstrate accountability

How to Participate

For Developers

Explore and filter for certified APIs on ApyHub to ensure your integrations meet your security and compliance requirements. The certified APIs will have a shield icon next to them. When clicking on the icon you will see more information about them.
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For API Providers

Join the program by submitting accurate data handling and compliance details. Gain visibility and trust from thousands of developers worldwide.
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For Enterprises

Leverage standardized, machine-readable compliance data to speed up risk assessments, simplify audits, and ensure every API meets your security and regulatory standards. Gain centralized visibility and stronger governance across your entire API ecosystem.
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