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Hugging Face Security & Compliance Status

Before you share customer data with Hugging Face, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Hugging Face across 27 intelligence sources — here's what we found.

Risk Tier
Tier 4 — Low Risk
SOC 2
— Not Found
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Apr 17, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs🟢Sanctions: Clear — No matches found
SOC 2 Status
Hugging Face has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Hugging Face returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Hugging Face a Low Risk tier with 97% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

27 sources checked. Every investigation delivers two audit-ready artifacts: a risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire — built from independent evidence, not vendor self-attestation.

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Certification & Compliance Status

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◇27 data sources queried per assessment
◷Reports generated in an average of 7 minutes
◈SHA-256 verified for audit integrity
✓Deterministic risk scoring — no AI guesswork
Risk Tier
Tier 4 — Low Risk
Assessment
Approved
Confidence
97%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — No matches found
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.3
HTTP SecurityC- (45/100)
Domain ReputationClean (no malware associations)
Infrastructure2 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 0%, 0 reports

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Executive Summary Preview

Hugging Face (huggingface.co) is a prominent AI/ML platform and open-source community hub assessed at Risk Tier 4 (Low Risk) with a 97% confidence score, reflecting a generally sound security posture appropriate for medium data access engagements.

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Key Findings for Hugging Face

SeverityFindingSource
lowData breach or security incident in media coverageAdverse Media Scan
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
lowNo subprocessor page foundSupply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
lowThreat intelligence pulses detectedThreat Intelligence (OTX)
lowNo public AI data usage policy foundAI Data Usage Policy

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Recommended Actions

  1. Request Hugging Face's Data Processing Addendum (DPA) and subprocessor list directly from their legal or privacy team — check [huggingface.co/trust](https://huggingface.co/trust) and [huggingface.co/privacy](https://huggingface.co/privacy) first, then email privacy@huggingface.co or use the contact form at [huggingface.co/security](https://huggingface.co/security). This is the highest-priority action given the medium data access level and absence of supply chain transparency.
  2. Request the vendor's current SOC 2 Type II report — ask their security team directly via [huggingface.co/security](https://huggingface.co/security) or check whether it is available under NDA on their trust portal. If no SOC 2 exists, ask for their most recent penetration test summary and ISO 27001 certificate status as alternative assurance.
  3. Request written AI data handling commitments covering: (a) whether customer data or inference inputs are used for model training, (b) named third-party AI providers processing data on Hugging Face's behalf, and (c) data retention periods for model inference and uploaded artifacts. Reference [huggingface.co/trust](https://huggingface.co/trust) when initiating the request.
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Intelligence Sources Queried for Hugging Face

✓Sanctions & Watchlists
✓Business Registration
✓Adverse Media Scan
✓Company Intelligence
✓Domain Analysis
✓Infrastructure Exposure
✓Domain Registration
✓Threat Intelligence
✓Tech Community Sentiment
✓HTTP Security Scan
✓SSL/TLS Analysis
✓Certificate Transparency
✓Web Archive History
✓Threat Intel (OTX)
✓IP Reputation
✓Malware & Phishing Check
✓Website Security Scan
✓Trust & Compliance Scan
✓Subprocessor Discovery
✓FDIC Registry Check
✓SEC Filing Search
✓Historical Media Search
✓Certification Registry

ThirdProof uses a deterministic rules engine to assign risk tiers. AI writes the narrative — rules drive the decision.

What a ThirdProof assessment covers↓

Sanctions Screening

Is Hugging Face on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?

Cyber Risk Assessment

What is Hugging Face's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.

Business Registration

Is Hugging Face a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.

Adverse Media Analysis

Has Hugging Face appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.

Domain & Infrastructure

Is Hugging Face's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.

Company Intelligence

What are Hugging Face's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.

Trust & Compliance Verification

Does Hugging Face claim SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, or FedRAMP? ThirdProof scans trust pages for certification claims and cross-references the FedRAMP public registry for independent verification.

Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery

Who does Hugging Face depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Hugging Face appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.

Full methodology, rule engine, and AI disclosure: /methodology

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Frequently asked about Hugging Face

Does Hugging Face have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Hugging Face rated Low Risk — breach history in media. See all 6 findings →
Is Hugging Face on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Hugging Face returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Hugging Face's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Hugging Face a risk tier of Low Risk with 97% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Hugging Face?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Hugging Face produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and a 133-question security questionnaire pre-filled with evidence from 27 independent sources. The questionnaire is mapped to SIG, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and 9 other frameworks — answered without sending Hugging Face a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Hugging Face safe to use as a vendor?+
Hugging Face is a AI platform vendor that handles organizational data. Safety depends on their current security posture, certification status, and how they handle your specific data. ThirdProof automates this evaluation across 27 intelligence sources — sanctions databases (OFAC, EU, UN), business registration verification, adverse media scanning, and cyber risk assessment — producing a deterministic risk tier with confidence score plus an auto-filled security questionnaire. Run a free investigation to see Hugging Face's full risk profile.
Does Hugging Face have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Hugging Face rated Low Risk — breach history in media. See all 6 findings →
Is Hugging Face FedRAMP authorized?+
FedRAMP authorization is relevant for government contractors evaluating AI platform platforms. Based on ThirdProof's assessment, Hugging Face is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly and consider alternative vendors with FedRAMP authorization where required.
Has Hugging Face had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly AI platform platforms like Hugging Face that handle organizational data. ThirdProof's adverse media analysis searches multiple news APIs and public records for data breaches, security incidents, lawsuits, regulatory enforcement actions, and financial distress signals. Each finding is linked to its original source with severity classification.
Is Hugging Face on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for AI platform vendors. ThirdProof screens Hugging Face against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Hugging Face or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Hugging Face for vendor risk?+
Assessing Hugging Face as a AI platform vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and applicable industry standards compliance, reviewing their subprocessor chain, and checking sanctions exposure. ThirdProof automates this across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — no questionnaires or vendor participation required. Your first 5 investigations are free.
How long does a ThirdProof assessment take?+
A ThirdProof assessment completes in an average of 7 minutes. 27 intelligence sources are queried in parallel — sanctions databases, business registries, threat intelligence feeds, certificate transparency logs, and more. The result is a deterministic risk tier with confidence score and audit-ready PDF report.
Is ThirdProof free?+
ThirdProof offers 5 free vendor assessments with no credit card required. Each assessment includes the full report — risk tier, confidence score, individual findings, executive summary, and PDF export. Paid plans start at $399/month for teams that need ongoing vendor monitoring.
Can I use a ThirdProof report as SOC 2 audit evidence?+
Yes. ThirdProof reports are designed to satisfy SOC 2 CC9.2 (vendor risk management) requirements. Each report includes SHA-256 integrity verification, methodology disclosure, source attribution for every finding, and AI content labeling. Auditors can independently verify the report's authenticity and trace each finding to its original source.
How is ThirdProof different from a security questionnaire?+
Security questionnaires require vendor participation, take weeks, and produce self-reported answers. ThirdProof queries 27 independent intelligence sources — no vendor involvement needed. Risk tiers are assigned by a deterministic rules engine (not AI opinion), and every finding links to its original source. You get an audit-ready report in an average of 7 minutes instead of waiting weeks for a questionnaire response.

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