With the success of its Trust Center, Modo reinforces its commitment to transparency, compliance, and student data protection across the evolving digital campus.
Boston, Mass. — May 7, 2025 — As higher education deepens its digital transformation, the demand for secure, compliant, and intuitive campus platforms continues to grow. Modo Labs, a leading provider of mobile experience solutions for universities and colleges, is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to transparency and trust through its actively maintained Trust Center—a centralized hub for its institution-level security protocols, real-time monitoring, and compliance resources.
Today’s digital student experience spans everything from registration to health, career, and safety services — all of which involve highly sensitive personal data. Modo’s approach to safeguarding that data is grounded in a simple belief: trust drives engagement. In higher ed, trust isn’t just a security standard—it’s a non-negotiable for a thriving, inclusive, and resilient campus environment, both online and in person. We build more than experiences, we build confidence and safety. Learn how we do it in our Security & Trust hub.
A Student-First Approach to Digital Trust
Universities hold some of the most sensitive data—grades, financial aid, even research with global impact. Managing this information requires not only strict compliance but also the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving digital demands. But today’s digital-native students expect fast, seamless, consumer-grade experiences. They’re not thinking about privacy or security—colleges have to deliver both, without compromise.
At Modo, we believe protecting data is protecting people—and that trust is the foundation of digital engagement. It’s a belief echoed across the industry: in 2025, EDUCAUSE named “trust” a top priority for higher ed leaders, ranking just behind data-powered innovation and student success initiatives.
This focus comes amid a steep drop in public confidence that continues to snowball. A 2024 Gallup poll shows trust in higher education has fallen by 21 percentage points over the past decade, with only 36% of Americans expressing confidence in the sector.
Modo’s Trust Center helps institutions rebuild that trust—offering transparency, security, and privacy as core pillars of the student experience.
Transparency as a Service
Modo’s Trust Center gives higher education institution leaders and IT teams a clear, centralized view into the company’s security posture, including:
- Continuous monitoring of security and privacy controls
- Standards and frameworks followed including our certifications e.g. SOC 2, GDPR, and TX-RAMP certification
- Subprocessor and vendor transparency
- Up-to-date documentation, reports, certification status, and policies
Meeting Higher Ed Security Expectations
Universities are increasingly adopting standardized risk assessments, and Modo is built to meet these head-on. From endpoint protection for student devices to data subprocessors vetted through continuous auditing, Modo’s security framework empowers institutions to meet internal and external compliance benchmarks confidently.
“Recognizing our shared responsibility for security and compliance, we empower customers through our Trust Center’s readily available, up-to-date information. This enables application owners to confidently implement controls within their Modo apps and effectively demonstrate to their internal security and risk teams how we meet their standards and requirements.” Mark Peterson, CISO, Modo Labs
Modo’s Trust Center is more than a list of certifications—it’s a commitment to shared accountability and a culture of transparency. By supporting CIOs, IT teams, and campus leaders with clear, actionable insights, Modo ensures that the student experience is not only engaging but resilient, secure, and future-ready.
“Trust is built when organizations make their security practices visible and accessible,” said Sanjay Padval, Director, Product, Vanta. “Powered by Vanta, Modo’s Trust Center brings that belief to life by providing continuous visibility into their security and compliance posture—raising the bar for how trust is earned and maintained in an age of evolving risk.”
About Modo
Modo delivers an all-in-one consumer-grade app experience to fit your organization’s unique needs and budget. By consolidating workflows and information into a unified experience, users have one place to find the personalized information, resources, and community they require to be successful in their day-to-day lives. Visit modolabs.com to learn more and request a custom demo.
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