Frameworks are not interchangeable
| Framework | What it can demonstrate | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 27001 | Certified information-security management system within a stated scope. | Universal legal compliance or secure operation outside the scope. |
| ISO/IEC 27701 | Privacy information-management practices within a stated scope. | Automatic GDPR, DPDP, CCPA, or UAE compliance. |
| SOC 2 | Independent CPA attestation against selected Trust Services Criteria for a reporting period. | ISO certification, legal compliance, or coverage of every product. |
| PCI DSS | Payment-card security controls where the cardholder-data environment is in scope. | Proof that a service never affects payment security. |
| WCAG | Testable web accessibility criteria at a stated version and level. | Universal accessibility-law compliance without jurisdictional analysis. |