Holistic AI

End-to-end AI governance platform for the EU AI Act, NIST and ISO 42001

Osano

US cookie consent and data privacy compliance platform built for transparency

Holistic AI

Strong

17/25

Osano

Moderate

16/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionHolistic AIOsano

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Holistic AI: UK-headquartered vendor; specific data-hosting region not publicly disclosed. UK holds an EU adequacy decision, enabling EU data transfers. A US office exists, so EU/UK data residency should be confirmed contractually during procurement.

Osano: Primarily US-hosted; no dedicated EU data residency option; SCCs available for GDPR compliance

4/5

UK-headquartered vendor; specific data-hosting region not publicly disclosed. UK holds an EU adequacy decision, enabling EU data transfers. A US office exists, so EU/UK data residency should be confirmed contractually during procurement.

2/5

Primarily US-hosted; no dedicated EU data residency option; SCCs available for GDPR compliance

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Holistic AI: UK-incorporated (Holistic AI Ltd) and headquartered in London, operating under UK GDPR. A US office in San Jose exists but the company is UK-domiciled; no US CLOUD Act exposure was identified.

Osano: US Delaware corporation; CLOUD Act applies; DPA and SCCs available for EU customers

4/5

UK-incorporated (Holistic AI Ltd) and headquartered in London, operating under UK GDPR. A US office in San Jose exists but the company is UK-domiciled; no US CLOUD Act exposure was identified.

2/5

US Delaware corporation; CLOUD Act applies; DPA and SCCs available for EU customers

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Holistic AI: As a governance platform it processes AI-system metadata and assessment evidence rather than training on customer data. Detailed retention and DPA terms were not publicly documented; enterprise controls assumed but should be verified.

Osano: Privacy-first ethos; no training on customer data; strong contractual commitments; SOC 2 verified

4/5

As a governance platform it processes AI-system metadata and assessment evidence rather than training on customer data. Detailed retention and DPA terms were not publicly documented; enterprise controls assumed but should be verified.

5/5

Privacy-first ethos; no training on customer data; strong contractual commitments; SOC 2 verified

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Holistic AI: No independent security certifications (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001) were publicly confirmed for Holistic AI itself at time of research. The platform helps customers achieve ISO 42001, but that is not the same as the vendor holding it. Verify directly with the vendor.

Osano: SOC 2 Type II certified; ISO 27001 in progress as of 2025; GDPR-aligned DPA available

1/5

No independent security certifications (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001) were publicly confirmed for Holistic AI itself at time of research. The platform helps customers achieve ISO 42001, but that is not the same as the vendor holding it. Verify directly with the vendor.

3/5

SOC 2 Type II certified; ISO 27001 in progress as of 2025; GDPR-aligned DPA available

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Holistic AI: Purpose-built for AI governance and compliance across regulated EU/UK industries, with control mapping to the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001. Strong fit for regulated sectors; UK jurisdiction is a minor consideration for EEA buyers.

Osano: Purpose-built for GDPR compliance; vendor privacy scoring adds unique value for Article 28 due diligence

4/5

Purpose-built for AI governance and compliance across regulated EU/UK industries, with control mapping to the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001. Strong fit for regulated sectors; UK jurisdiction is a minor consideration for EEA buyers.

4/5

Purpose-built for GDPR compliance; vendor privacy scoring adds unique value for Article 28 due diligence

Total Score

17/25

16/25

Best For

Holistic AI

Best for EU-headquartered organisations needing maximum data sovereignty; regulated industries (ICO, FCA); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

Osano

Best for regulated industries (ICO, CNIL); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Holistic AI vs Osano: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Holistic AI (Holistic AI, GB) scores 17/25 overall with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. End-to-end AI governance platform for the EU AI Act, NIST and ISO 42001. Osano (Osano, US) scores 16/25 with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. US cookie consent and data privacy compliance platform built for transparency.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Holistic AI leads with 4/5 vs 2/5.

●Holistic AI (4/5): UK-headquartered vendor; specific data-hosting region not publicly disclosed. UK holds an EU adequacy decision, enabling EU data transfers. A US office exists, so EU/UK data residency should be confirmed contractually during procurement.

●Osano (2/5): Primarily US-hosted; no dedicated EU data residency option; SCCs available for GDPR compliance

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Holistic AI leads with 4/5 vs 2/5.

●Holistic AI (4/5): UK-incorporated (Holistic AI Ltd) and headquartered in London, operating under UK GDPR. A US office in San Jose exists but the company is UK-domiciled; no US CLOUD Act exposure was identified.

●Osano (2/5): US Delaware corporation; CLOUD Act applies; DPA and SCCs available for EU customers

#### Data Retention & Training

Osano leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

●Holistic AI (4/5): As a governance platform it processes AI-system metadata and assessment evidence rather than training on customer data. Detailed retention and DPA terms were not publicly documented; enterprise controls assumed but should be verified.

●Osano (5/5): Privacy-first ethos; no training on customer data; strong contractual commitments; SOC 2 verified

#### Certifications

Osano leads with 3/5 vs 1/5.

●Holistic AI (1/5): No independent security certifications (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001) were publicly confirmed for Holistic AI itself at time of research. The platform helps customers achieve ISO 42001, but that is not the same as the vendor holding it. Verify directly with the vendor.

●Osano (3/5): SOC 2 Type II certified; ISO 27001 in progress as of 2025; GDPR-aligned DPA available

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Holistic AI (4/5): Purpose-built for AI governance and compliance across regulated EU/UK industries, with control mapping to the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001. Strong fit for regulated sectors; UK jurisdiction is a minor consideration for EEA buyers.

●Osano (4/5): Purpose-built for GDPR compliance; vendor privacy scoring adds unique value for Article 28 due diligence

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Holistic AI	Osano
SOC 2 Type II	No	Yes

Overall Verdict

Holistic AI and Osano are closely matched on trust and compliance, with scores of 17/25 and 16/25 respectively. The right choice depends on your specific regulatory requirements and existing technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Holistic AI or Osano?

Holistic AI has a TrustKit score of 17/25 while Osano scores 16/25. Holistic AI currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Holistic AI and Osano compare on data residency?

Holistic AI scores 4/5 for data residency (UK-headquartered vendor; specific data-hosting region not publicly disclosed. UK holds an EU adequacy decision, enabling EU data transfers. A US office exists, so EU/UK data residency should be confirmed contractually during procurement.), while Osano scores 2/5 (Primarily US-hosted; no dedicated EU data residency option; SCCs available for GDPR compliance).

Are Holistic AI and Osano GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Holistic AI has a regulatory fit score of 4/5 and Osano scores 4/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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