ISO 27701

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ISO 27701 Certification

ISO 27701 is the world's first international standard that focuses on Privacy Information Management Systems. It provides a complete framework for businesses of all sizes and complexity to develop, manage, and improve their PIMS using ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002 requirements. Prior certification to ISO/IEC 27001 is required. ISO 27701 is a globally recognized standard for information security and privacy management. It seeks to close the assurance gap by offering a truly worldwide approach to data protection as an extension of information security.

What is ISO 27701?

ISO 2ISO 27701 is an extension of ISO 27001, a popular standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). This new privacy extension outlines guidelines for developing, managing, and protecting data. Continuously updating a privacy information management system (PIMS). ISO 27701 enables enterprises to implement a globally recognized Privacy Information Management System alongside their ISO 27001 accreditation. ISO 27701 demonstrates your organization's commitment to Data Privacy legislation, including GDPR and CCPA compliance. ISO 27701 is based on ISO 27001's requirements, control objectives, and controls, but it also adds a set of privacy-specific requirements, controls, and objectives.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ISO 27701

ISO accreditation demonstrates your organization's dedication to information security and data privacy. ISO 27701 extends information security. The standard for data protection and privacy is the sole means for organizations to formally demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations. Implement this groundbreaking privacy standard to transform your business's personal data management strategy. The standard can help you build confidence with customers and stakeholders, manage privacy processes using best practices, construct effective business agreements, and establish clear roles and responsibilities. • Minimize information privacy risks and avoid fines under GDPR and other legislation. • Improve your chances of winning bids by demonstrating dedication to privacy Information security is an issue for businesses. , not an IT one. ISO 27701 implements technical and operational measures to mitigate the risk of unauthorised access, unintentional damage, and data breaches, as required by GDPR. Certification indicates dedication to Information Security Management to other parties and stakeholders.

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The Certification Journey

Certification Achieved

Successful certification is communicated to the client. Certificates are issued.

Certification Review & Decision

The organisations files are reviewed by an independent and impartial panel and the certification decision is made.

Recommendation for Certification

At this point in the process we review any corrective actions taken to address findings raised at Stage 1 & 2. Certification may be recommended.

Stage two

The second assessment determines the effectiveness of the system, and seeks to confirm that the management system is implemented and operational.

Stage One

The initial assessment determines if the mandatory requirements of the standard are being met and if the management system is capable of proceeding to Stage 2.

Certification Achieved

Successful certification is communicated to the client. Certificates are issued.

Certification Review & Decision

The organisations files are reviewed by an independent and impartial panel and the certification decision is made.

Recommendation for Certification

At this point in the process we review any corrective actions taken to address findings raised at Stage 1 & 2. Certification may be recommended.

Stage two

The second assessment determines the effectiveness of the system, and seeks to confirm that the management system is implemented and operational.

Stage One

The initial assessment determines if the mandatory requirements of the standard are being met and if the management system is capable of proceeding to Stage 2.

ISO 27701 FAQ's

ISO 27701 is unique in its integration with ISO 27001, allowing organizations to address both information security and privacy management in a cohesive manner. It provides a structured approach to managing privacy risks while aligning with internationally recognized best practices.

ISO 27701 includes requirements for managing data processing activities carried out by third parties on behalf of the organization. By implementing these controls, organizations can ensure that the privacy of personal data is maintained throughout the entire data processing lifecycle, including when third parties are involved.

ISO 27701 is relevant to any organization that processes personal information, regardless of the industry or size. It helps organizations establish a systematic approach to managing privacy risks and protecting the privacy rights of individuals whose data they process.

ISO 27701 provides a framework for organizations to demonstrate compliance with various data protection regulations, such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). By integrating privacy requirements into their information security practices, organizations can better manage and protect personal data in line with regulatory requirements.

ISO 27701 helps organizations manage privacy risks, comply with regulations like the GDPR, and build trust with customers by demonstrating a commitment to protecting personal information.

Key components include establishing a PIMS, defining roles and responsibilities, conducting privacy risk assessments, implementing controls to mitigate risks, and monitoring and improving the PIMS.

ISO 27701 allows organizations to put a globally recognized Privacy Information Management System in place along with their ISO 27001 certification. ISO 27701 will show how your organization takes different Data Privacy laws, such as GDPR and CCPA, seriously.

Since many organisations already have an ISO 27001 ISMS, it reduces the complexities around establishing a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), since the ground has already been laid. Those organisations familiar with ISO 27001 will be able to extend their ISMS to address privacy and support them in GDPR compliance by providing a means to demonstrate commitment to privacy information management.

ISO/IEC 27701 is ideal for all types and sizes of organizations who want to demonstrate that they take protecting personal information seriously. Whether you’re a public or private company, government entity or not-for-profit organization, if your organization is responsible for processing PII within an information security management system then ISO/IEC 27701 is for you.