Know All About ISO 27701 Certification and Its Significance

ISO 27701

ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is an ISO 27001 data privacy extension. This newly released information security standard offers guidance to organizations looking to implement systems to support GDPR and other data privacy requirements. ISO 27701, often known as PIMS (Privacy Information Management System), is a framework for managing data privacy for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Controllers and PII Processors.

It decreases the risk to individuals and the organization’s privacy rights by upgrading an existing Information Security. This certification is an excellent approach to demonstrate to customers and external and internal stakeholders that efficient procedures are in place to support GDPR and other related compliance.

Organizations seeking ISO 27701 certification to conform with GDPR must either have a current ISO 27001 certification or execute ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 as a unified compliance audit. ISO 27701 is an extension of the ISO 27001 criteria and guidelines.

The ISO 27001 standard establishes a framework for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) that ensures integrity, information confidentiality, and availability while ensuring legal compliance. More than 60,000 firms globally have been ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating that it is essential for securing your most valuable assets.

How to Obtain ISO 27701 Certification

Obtaining ISO 27701 certification necessitates the completion of specified processes; working to achieve these strict requirements will assure conformity with the applicable standards. If necessary, NQA may provide a gap assessment service to assist you in identifying significant gaps in your management system to allow concrete actions toward ISO 27701 compliance.

You must get ISO 27001 certification concurrently with ISO 27701 or have existing ISO 27001 certification with an ANAB/UKAS-recognized certification organization. ISO 27701 accreditation is a step up from ISO 27001.

Obtaining ISO 27701 certification will entail the following steps:

• Completing a formal quote request form.

• Getting a signed quote.

• Getting ready for our audit.

This standard is critical for companies around the world that oversee Personal Information. (PII). It establishes a framework for managing and processing data while protecting privacy. ISO 22701 improves a previously deployed security management system by addressing privacy standards and putting in place the processes and infrastructure required to allow compliance with legislation such as GDPR.

Several service providers of ISO 27701 are ANAB accredited and have trained PIMS auditors conducting ISO 27701 audits. They can offer general ideas and training for ISO 27701 Gap Assessments, accreditation, and certifications. The third-party reviewing services can offer a gap analysis for further understanding of steps you can take to comply with the guidelines and regulations for getting certifications.