CIRQ, an accredited International Standards Organization (ISO) audit and certification body that is a subsidiary of the Insights Association, has announced that Full Circle Research has been recertified to the ISO 20252:2019 Standard—Market, opinion and social research, including insights and data analytics.
ISO 20252 addresses market research stakeholder needs and includes data practices, ethical requirements, and clauses on data management security that align with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ISO 20252:2019 establishes globally recognized terms, definitions, and service requirements for project management in research organizations. Processes outlined in ISO 20252:2019 are designed to produce transparent, consistent, well-documented, and error-free methods of conducting and managing research projects. Full Circle Research was originally certified to the ISO 20252 Standard in November of 2014. This recertification will extend to April of 2027.
Headquartered in the greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Full Circle Research provides online market research sample in the U.S., European, APAC, and LATAM regions. Full Circle also provides project management and consulting services for community/niche sample building, sample/community strategy, sample profiling, and sample quality. This certification applies to the Full Circle offices in Potomac, MD, and Shelton, CT.
“Ten years ago, we committed to meeting the standards set by ISO for market research sample,” said Nate Lynch, CEO at Full Circle Research. “That pivotal decision has shaped and protected the quality of our data, processes, technology and team expertise ever since. CIRQ has been a supportive and instrumental partner in ensuring we continue to deliver highest-quality insights to our clients. Here’s to another ten years!”
“Kudos to Full Circle on its tenth anniversary as an ISO 20252-certified company,” commented CIRQ Managing Director Juliana Wood. “The organization continues to be a devoted advocate for data quality in the consumer insights industry. Full Circle’s products and messaging command respect because they’re backed by their commitment to audited, certified processes.”
About CIRQ
A subsidiary of the Insights Association, CIRQ (the Certification Institute for Research Quality) was established to provide assessment and certification services to market research firms seeking certification to ISO 20252, ISO 27001 and ISO 27701. A non-profit entity, CIRQ is committed to providing timely, thorough, and impartial assessments of its customers’ research process management or information security management systems regarding certification to corresponding standards. CIRQ was established in compliance with all ISO requirements for certification bodies that provide auditing and certification services and is fully accredited by ANSI’s National Accreditation Board. To conform to its mandate of objective and impartial audits to these ISO standards, CIRQ is independently operated and managed under the oversight of an independent Board of Directors and submits to annual moderation by external authorities on ISO certification bodies.
About the Insights Association
The Insights Association protects and creates demand for the evolving Insights and Analytics industry by promoting the indisputable role of insights in driving business impact. All revenue is invested in quality standards, legal and business advocacy, education, certification, and direct support to enable our members to thrive.
About Full Circle Research
Named the Panel Company of the Year by The Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards (powered by Quirk’s), certified to ISOsince 2014, GDPR-compliant and co-founder of the global ISO awareness campaign #QualityForAll, Full Circle leads the industry in online data quality. The company’s unique anti-fraud system includes its award-winning HoNoR® security technology and WatchdogTM pattern recognition technology. The proprietary combination ensures immediate access to proven-purest data, whether via Full Circle’s vibrant panel of millions or InstaConnect®, a premium programmatic solution that captures hardest-to-reach audiences. A staple on Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies (2017-2023), one of the highest-scoring businesses on Inc.’s 2022 Best Workplaces list and 2023 winner of The Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards (powered by Quirk’s) Best Place to Work, Full Circle’s foresight and agility are a direct result of a proactive consultative approach delivered by diverse industry veterans.
