ISO ISO 27701:2019

Privacy Information Management

The global standard for privacy. Extend your information security to cover personal data protection and GDPR compliance.

GDPR
Compliance
2019
Year Published
PIMS
System Type
Global
Privacy Standard
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PII Protection

Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information.

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Regulatory Alignment

Maps to GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws.

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Transparency

Clear processes for data subject rights and consent.

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ISO 27001 Extension

Built on top of your existing ISMS framework.

OVERVIEW

What is ISO 27701?

ISO 27701 is a privacy extension to ISO 27001. It outlines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).

It provides guidance for PII controllers and PII processors to manage privacy controls, reducing the risk to the privacy rights of individuals and helping organizations comply with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD.

BENEFITS

Why Implement ISO 27701?

Demonstrate your commitment to privacy and build trust with your stakeholders.

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Build Trust

Show customers and partners that their personal data is safe with you.

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Global Compliance

Simplify compliance with multiple privacy regulations worldwide.

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Risk Management

Identify and mitigate risks associated with processing personal data.

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Clear Roles

Clarify your role as a PII Controller or Processor.

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Streamlined Audits

Integrate privacy audits with your existing security audits.

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Business Enabler

Facilitate business agreements where privacy is a key requirement.

STANDARD STRUCTURE

ISO 27701:2019 Structure

The standard extends ISO 27001 clauses and adds PIMS-specific guidance.

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PIMS Requirements (ISO 27001)

Specific PIMS extensions to ISO 27001 clauses 4-10.

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PIMS Guidance (ISO 27002)

Privacy-specific guidance for ISO 27002 controls.

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PII Controller Guidance

Additional guidance for organizations acting as PII Controllers.

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PII Processor Guidance

Additional guidance for organizations acting as PII Processors.

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Annex A: PIMS Controls (Controllers)

List of controls applicable to PII Controllers.

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Annex B: PIMS Controls (Processors)

List of controls applicable to PII Processors.

OUR APPROACH

PIMS Implementation Journey

We help you integrate privacy into your existing security framework seamlessly.

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Privacy Gap Analysis

Assess current privacy practices against ISO 27701 and GDPR.

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Data Mapping

Identify PII flows and determine your role (Controller/Processor).

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PIMS Design

Update ISMS policies and procedures to include privacy controls.

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Implementation

Roll out privacy notices, consent forms, and DSR processes.

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Internal Audit

Verify PIMS effectiveness and compliance.

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Certification

Achieve ISO 27701 certification alongside or after ISO 27001.

APPLICABILITY

Who Needs ISO 27701?

Any organization that processes Personally Identifiable Information (PII), regardless of size or sector, especially those subject to privacy regulations like GDPR.

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🏦 Finance & Insurance
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πŸŽ“ Education

Master Privacy Compliance

Contact us to extend your ISMS with ISO 27701 certification.