# Comprehensive Security Features for Novu: Protecting Your Data and Systems

Explore Novu's robust security features designed to safeguard your data and ensure seamless, secure notifications. Learn about our encryption protocols, access controls, and compliance with industry standards to protect your systems and maintain privacy.

# About secure notifications

## Secure and robust notifications

Novu is committed to providing secure and compliant infrastructure, and makes it easy for you to access these features.

## Compliance where it counts

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SOC2 Type II

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HIPAA

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ISO 27001:2013

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GDPR

## The fastest way to create rich, customized application notifications

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### Compliance certifications

Novu Cloud is compliant with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 standards.

[Compliance certifications - Learn more](https://trust.novu.co/)

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### Data residency options

Novu Cloud is deployed in North America (US) and EU (Germany), with more geographies planned soon.

[Data residency options - Learn more](https://docs.novu.co/additional-resources/security?utm_campaign=ws_security)

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### HMAC encryption

Data exchanges are always encrypted by default.

[HMAC encryption - Learn more](https://docs.novu.co/platform/sdks/react?utm_campaign=ws_security)

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### Security assessments

Regular penetration tests and evidence collection ensure we stay proactive.

[Security assessments - Learn more](https://trust.novu.co/)

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### User data management

Clear data storage guidelines and examples help you do the right thing.

[User data management - Learn more](https://docs.novu.co/additional-resources/security#for-how-long-user-data-is-stored?utm_campaign=ws_security)

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### Open source

No other notification provider lets you see the source code.

[Open source - Learn more](https://docs.novu.co/community/overview?utm_campaign=ws_security)

## Multiple deployment modes will satisfy every security requirement

Novu is the most powerful and flexible notification infrastructure platform available.

- [### Novu Cloud Certifiably the best way to securely send mission-critical notifications to your users.](https://docs.novu.co/?utm_campaign=ws_security)

- [### Novu Cloud + Framework Cloud delivery with available local notification hydration and custom workflow management.](https://docs.novu.co/framework/introduction?utm_campaign=ws_security)

- [### Self-hosted project Completely run your own Novu Project in your own environment.](https://docs.novu.co/community/self-hosting-novu/overview?utm_campaign=ws_security)

## Securely send your first code-based notification

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### Novu Cloud

Try Novu for free today, and send your first notification while your coffee is still too hot to drink.

[Try Novu](https://dashboard.novu.co/?utm_campaign=ws_security)

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### Book a Meeting

Ready to chat instead? Book a meeting with us, and we'll get your questions answered.

[Meet with Novu](/contact-us.md?utm_campaign=ws_security)