On Data Privacy Day, CORT Highlights Commitment with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification

CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Data Privacy Day, a global initiative to promote the importance of protecting personal information, CORT Business Services, the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and destination services, proudly announces its achievement of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, which was officially awarded on January 7, 2025. This significant milestone highlights CORT’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding client data and maintaining the highest standards in information security.

Data Privacy Day, observed annually on January 28, is a reminder of the growing importance of personal data privacy in today’s digital world. It encourages businesses and individuals to take proactive steps to protect sensitive information and build digital trust. On this significant day, CORT is reaffirming our commitment to these shared goals by celebrating our certification as well as our promise to uphold the security and trust of our clients.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022, established by the International Standards Organization (ISO), is the gold standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Achieving this certification demonstrates that CORT has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of information.

"Securing the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification represents years of diligent work and commitment by our team," said Bryce Sheridan, CORT Vice President of IT Operations. "This achievement builds upon the foundation we’ve established and reinforces our ongoing promise to safeguard client data using industry-leading standards. As data privacy becomes increasingly critical, we remain dedicated to staying ahead and continuing to earn the trust our clients place in us."

Scope of Certification

The scope of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is limited to the ISMS supporting CORT’s information technology department and external and internal-facing applications managed by the IT department. This includes CORT’s IT personnel, IT systems, policies, procedures, standards, tools, utilities, and data used in business execution, as well as the design, development, testing, and support of these applications.

This certification underscores CORT’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and robust security measures in an era where data privacy is a growing concern for businesses and individuals alike.

For more information about CORT’s dedication to information security, please visit www.cort.com/trust.

About CORT

CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the nation’s leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, trade show and event furnishings, and other services. Our operations span across the United States, extend to the United Kingdom, and through a proprietary global network of partners, reach over 80 countries around the world. We are committed to being an indispensable resource to our customers in crucial moments—transforming houses into homes, offices into inspiring workplaces, and events into cherished celebrations. Committed to excellence, CORT believes everything is possible through service. For more information, please visit www.cort.com.