After Workplace from Meta: Finding the Best GDPR-Compliant Alternatives

As the era of Workplace from Meta draws to an end, companies must find a secure and compliant replacement for their internal communication platforms. Something they can count on and trust when it comes to the proper certifications and data privacy requirements. This is especially true for global companies that have to navigate the rules and regulations of different countries at once. Fortunately, Sociabble offers not just a replacement, but a fully compliant solution, particularly regarding GDPR and other certifications—a crucial consideration for any business looking to expand.

Making the Switch to a Fully GDPR-Compliant Platform

Data security, privacy, and compliance have become top priorities with the shutdown of Workplace from Meta. But far from being a setback, this period of transition presents an opportunity to fill in the gaps and address previous limitations. With this in mind, Sociabble stands out as a platform whose commitment to security and compliance is a comprehensive upgrade, and a pathway toward improving overall employee communication. This includes:

• Complete GDPR, CCPA, & IDPDP Compliance: Unlike the often-discussed issues with compliance found in other platforms, Sociabble demonstrates an unwavering commitment to GDPR compliance. This is crucial for companies in Europe, or any business subject to European regulations. But Sociabble’s compliance goes beyond GDPR, to include the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) as well. Sociabble is designed to ensure that data privacy laws are not just met but exceeded, which includes Data Lifecycle Management, to ensure that all personal and private data is securely stored and deleted when appropriate.  
• Rigorous Data Protection on Microsoft Azure: Sociabble is hosted on Microsoft Azure, meaning that it benefits from some of the most advanced security measures in the industry. Sociabble is also ISO 27001 compliant, contributing an extra level of assurance to businesses.
• Independent and Consistent: Sociabble prides itself in being a financially independent entity with a stable funding model, which means it is not subject to the same kinds of external financial pressures that can lead to abrupt policy changes, or even shutdowns. Sociabble is there for you, it’s reliable, and it’s not going anywhere.

Sociabble’s Top Features: Security & Compliance

There’s more to it than just stability and basic compliance, however. Sociabble goes deeper than that. The platform incorporates multiple layers of security to protect your platform’s data.

• Systematic Security Audits: The platform undergoes regular security audits to ensure protection against emerging threats.
• Encryption at Rest and In Transit: All data processed by Sociabble is encrypted both at rest and in transit, giving a double assurance against unauthorized access.
• Compliance Certifications: In addition to compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and IDPDP, Sociabble also meets other global standards, ensuring a broad range of compliance for global companies. This also includes ISO 27001 and APCR compliance.
• Enhancements to Compliance:  Admins can manage and control forbidden words, mandatory disclosures, and product sharing, for industries with strict regulatory oversight.

A Smooth Transition toward Enhanced Compliance

Just because Sociabble comes with robust security and compliance features doesn’t mean the transition will be difficult or complex. In fact, the opposite is true. Migrating to Sociabble is painless by design, with an emphasis on continuity throughout the process of adopting a new platform.

• Customizable Compliance Settings: With Sociabble, companies can customize their compliance settings to meet specific internal policies and legal requirements alike, offering control over how data is managed, and in the end, kept secure.
• Data Migration with Integrity: Sociabble’s migration tools ensure that data integrity is maintained throughout the entire transfer process, with a specific focus on maintaining compliance during the transition.

Conclusion: Sociabble is an upgrade when it comes to security & compliance. And the transition is painless.

Having to select a new platform in the wake of Workplace from Meta’s shutdown isn’t a setback, but an opportunity. Specifically, for companies to introduce an option with more robust security and compliance features. And thanks to its rigorous security standards, strict adherence to GDPR requirements, and its stable, independent operational model, Sociabble is the perfect choice for transitioning to a secure and compliant digital workplace.

At Sociabble, we’ve already partnered with global leaders like Coca-Cola CCEP, L’Occitane en Provence, and Primark to enhance their employee communications, and we’d love to discuss ways we can help your company achieve its communication and security goals as well.

For more information or to arrange a detailed demonstration of Sociabble’s security and compliance capabilities, just get in touch. We look forward to listening to your needs and sharing our ideas.