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IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.
The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance, earlier this month underscores IMP’s commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.
Through an independent expert assessment of its products, policies, and technical controls, 9ine has verified that IMP Software aligns comprehensively with regulations such as GDPR, FERPA, COPPA, the EU AI Act, and industry cybersecurity benchmarks including OWASP standards.
Achieving 9ine certification means schools, and the wider MATs they are part of, can confidently trust that IMP’s solutions have been independently vetted for compliance. This certification reduces complexity and accelerates procurement by eliminating the need for lengthy internal reviews, helping schools deploy IMP’s solutions more efficiently and safely.
Will Jordan, Co-Founder and CEO of IMP Software, said: “We are delighted to receive this significant certification from 9ine. It is a clear reflection of our unwavering commitment to protecting MAT/school data, safeguarding privacy, and demonstrating responsible and ethical privacy governance. It is important independent verification of our practice around robust data privacy and protection governance specifically for educational technology. We hope this provides additional reassurance to our valued MAT and school partners, and underscores our promise to uphold the highest standards as part of our wider organisational customer commitments.”