ISO/IEC 27701 Certification
Establish a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) with ISO/IEC 27701 - the international standard for managing personally identifiable information and demonstrating compliance with global privacy regulations.
What is ISO/IEC 27701?
Designed to assist organizations in adhering to privacy laws worldwide, ISO/IEC 27701 is a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) standard. ISO/IEC 27701 specifies the requirements and provides guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a privacy information management system. The standard covers how organizations should manage personally identifiable information (PII) and assists in demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations that may apply.
Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is information that reveals someone's identity. ISO/IEC 27701 extends your security efforts to cover privacy management if you have already implemented ISO 27001, including processing of PII to demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations.
The standard can be mapped into privacy frameworks defined in ISO/IEC 29100, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 29151 and GDPR. The framework provides a model for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a privacy information management system that works in conjunction with your existing information security management system.
Key Features of ISO/IEC 27701
Extension to ISO 27001
ISO 27701 builds upon your existing ISO 27001 ISMS framework, adding specific controls and requirements for privacy management. It's designed to integrate seamlessly with your current information security practices.
Global Privacy Compliance
The standard helps organizations demonstrate compliance with major privacy regulations worldwide, including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional data protection laws.
PII Protection Framework
Provides comprehensive guidance for managing personally identifiable information throughout its lifecycle - from collection and processing to storage and deletion.
Why Implement ISO/IEC 27701?
ISO/IEC 27701 certification demonstrates your organization's commitment to privacy and data protection. It provides a systematic approach to managing privacy risks, helps build customer trust, and gives you a competitive advantage in markets where data privacy is a key concern.
The standard is applicable to all types and sizes of organizations, including public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations. Whether you process customer data, employee information, or any other form of PII, ISO/IEC 27701 provides the framework needed to manage it responsibly.
ISO 27701 and GDPR Alignment
ISO/IEC 27701 extends your security efforts to cover privacy management, including processing of PII to demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR. The standard provides a structured approach that maps directly to GDPR requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance during audits and assessments.
ISO 27701 Compliance & Certification Process
We provide hassle-free and cost-effective PIMS certification services with defined milestones. As an independent certification body, we follow these major steps as part of our certification process:
Application Process
Assist clients to fill in the Client Information Form and provide the best quote based on information shared.
Stage 1 Audit
Audit the client's management system documentation, collect necessary information regarding the scope, and determine preparedness for Stage 2.
Stage 2 Audit
Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the privacy management system. Gather evidence about conformity to all requirements.
Annual Surveillance
Verify the implementation of the management system and reconfirm continued compliance to applicable standards.
Recertification Audit
Verify overall continuing effectiveness of the organization's privacy management system in its entirety.
Transfer Audits
Assist you in a smooth transfer process from your existing certification and complete the certification cycle.
Multi-Site Audits
Specialized in handling multisite audits across various organizational locations and structures.
Certification
Share your success with the world and demonstrate your commitment to privacy management excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I maintain my ISO 27701 certification?
Maintaining the ISO 27701 certification is necessary for the management system to operate properly. For the next three years, your business will need to consistently submit to an annual surveillance audit. You must obtain recertification following the expiration of the validity term.
How Do ISO 27701 And ISO 27001 Compare?
ISO 27701 is an extension to the Information Security Management System standard ISO 27001 (ISMS). The standard helps ensure your company adheres to General Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR) and other PII laws. You must have the ISO 27001 standard implemented in your firm before you can enjoy the advantages of ISO 27701. Similarly, if your business has an ISMS, you can show that you have an effective and efficient system for data security. ISO 27701 is the enhanced version of ISO 27001, which has the capacity to eliminate risks or dangers surrounding privacy management systems.
Does ISO 27701 cover GDPR as well?
Yes, ISO/IEC 27701 extends your security efforts to cover privacy management. This includes processing of PII to demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR. The standard provides a structured framework that maps to GDPR requirements.
Is ISO 27701 the upgraded version of ISO 27001?
ISO 27701 is an extension to ISO 27001, not an upgrade. It builds upon ISO 27001 by adding specific requirements for how organizations should manage personal information and assists in demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations around the world.
What is the purpose of ISO 27701?
The intended application of ISO/IEC 27701 is to augment the existing ISMS with privacy-specific controls and, thus, create a PIMS (Privacy Information Management System) to enable effective privacy management within an organization. It provides a systematic approach to managing PII throughout its lifecycle.
Who needs ISO 27701 certification?
ISO/IEC 27701 is applicable to all types and sizes of organizations, including public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations. Any organization that processes personally identifiable information should consider implementing this standard to demonstrate their commitment to privacy protection and regulatory compliance.