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+"""
+Security and Compliance Standards Implementation
+
+This document outlines how the MerchantsOfHope recruiting platform ensures compliance
+with PCI DSS, GDPR, SOC 2, and FedRAMP standards.
+
+1. Data Protection and Privacy (GDPR):
+
+   a. Data Minimization: The platform only collects and processes data necessary for
+      recruitment functions.
+   
+   b. Consent Management: Users provide explicit consent for data processing, with
+      clear information about how their data will be used.
+   
+   c. Right to Access: Users can request access to their personal data through API endpoints.
+   
+   d. Right to Rectification: Users can update their personal information through
+      appropriate API endpoints.
+   
+   e. Right to Erasure: Users can request deletion of their personal data (subject to
+      legal obligations). The platform implements soft deletion for audit purposes.
+   
+   f. Data Portability: Users can export their data in a structured, machine-readable
+      format.
+   
+   g. Privacy by Design: Privacy considerations are built into the platform from
+      the ground up.
+
+2. Data Security and Encryption:
+
+   a. In Transit: All data transmission uses TLS 1.3 or higher.
+   
+   b. At Rest: Sensitive data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption.
+   
+   c. Key Management: Cryptographic keys are managed using secure key management systems.
+   
+   d. Database Security: Database connections are encrypted and access is restricted.
+
+3. Access Control and Authentication:
+
+   a. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is supported for all user accounts.
+   
+   b. OIDC and OAuth 2.0 protocols are implemented for secure authentication.
+   
+   c. Role-based access control (RBAC) restricts access based on user roles.
+   
+   d. Session management with secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite cookies.
+   
+   e. Password policies enforce strong passwords and regular updates.
+   
+   f. API keys are rotated regularly and have limited scope.
+
+4. Audit and Logging:
+
+   a. Comprehensive logging of all access and modification events.
+   
+   b. Logs are protected from unauthorized access and modification.
+   
+   c. Regular log reviews for suspicious activities.
+   
+   d. Retention policies that comply with legal requirements.
+   
+   e. Access to logs is restricted to authorized personnel.
+
+5. PCI DSS Compliance (when handling payment information):
+
+   a. Since we don't currently process payments, we maintain separation between any
+      payment processing (if added later) and the recruiting platform.
+   
+   b. If payment processing is needed, it will be handled by PCI DSS compliant
+      third-party services.
+
+6. SOC 2 Compliance:
+
+   a. Security: Access controls, data protection, vulnerability management.
+   
+   b. Availability: System performance, monitoring, and incident response.
+   
+   c. Processing Integrity: Data processing accuracy, completeness, and validity.
+   
+   d. Confidentiality: Protection of sensitive data.
+   
+   e. Privacy: Collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information.
+
+7. FedRAMP Compliance:
+
+   a. Security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 security controls.
+   
+   b. Continuous monitoring and security assessment.
+   
+   c. Incident response procedures aligned with federal requirements.
+   
+   d. Regular security assessments and authorizations.
+   
+   e. Data center and infrastructure compliance with federal standards.
+
+8. Technical Security Measures:
+
+   a. Input validation and sanitization to prevent injection attacks.
+   
+   b. Output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
+   
+   c. CSRF protection for state-changing operations.
+   
+   d. Rate limiting to prevent abuse and DoS attacks.
+   
+   e. Secure error handling that doesn't expose system information.
+   
+   f. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
+
+9. Network Security:
+
+   a. Network segmentation to isolate sensitive data.
+   
+   b. Firewall configuration with least-privilege access.
+   
+   c. VPN access for administrative functions.
+   
+   d. Regular network security assessments.
+
+10. Data Retention and Deletion:
+
+   a. Data retention policies that comply with legal requirements.
+   
+   b. Secure deletion procedures for data no longer needed.
+   
+   c. Regular review of data retention needs.
+
+11. Incident Response:
+
+   a. Incident response plan with clear procedures.
+   
+   b. 24/7 security operations center capability.
+   
+   c. Regular incident response testing and updates.
+   
+   d. Communication plan for security incidents.
+
+12. Security Training:
+
+   a. Regular security awareness training for all personnel.
+   
+   b. Role-specific security training for developers, administrators, and staff.
+   
+   c. Phishing awareness and prevention training.
+
+13. Third-Party Security:
+
+   a. Security assessments for all third-party vendors.
+   
+   b. Contractual security requirements for vendors.
+   
+   c. Regular monitoring of vendor security practices.
+
+This platform is designed to meet or exceed these compliance requirements through
+architectural and implementation decisions that prioritize security at every level.
+"""