ISO 27701 Certification: Privacy Information Management
About ISO/IEC 27701
ISO/IEC 27701 is a data privacy extension to ISO 27001. It assists organizations to establish systems to support compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data privacy requirements but as a global standard it is not GDPR specific.
It allows an organization to manage and to regularly check the compliance status. This permits a continual improvement of the system to ensure confidentiality protection and address vulnerabilities.
ISO 27701 is designed as an extension of ISO 27001 and can be implemented simultaneously or at a later stage than ISO 27001.
Benefits of Becoming Certified
Following several high-profile data breaches, national governments and organisations like the EU have introduced strict new laws around private data protection. These data protection laws aim to protect the PII of citizens, such as their names, addresses, age, bank account details and more.
However, understanding how to apply these regulations to your organisation’s ISMS can be very challenging. Furthermore, for organisations that process customer and employee data in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with several countries’ data governance laws is complex and time-consuming. ISO/IEC 27701 supports you by providing a standardised way of complying with all these laws.
Compliance with all relevant data protection laws and clarification of the roles and responsibilities of PII controllers and processors.
Gain a competitive edge – ISO/IEC 27701 certification demonstrates strong IT governance and increases stakeholder trust in your privacy and data protection practices.
Achieve world-class standards – a rigorous risk and compliance driven approach meets the requirements of global data governance laws.
Improve transparency – measure and report data privacy improvements using detailed security and privacy controls.
Minimise PII related risk by keeping track of evolving privacy threats and the regulatory landscape.
Supports business relationships with your customers and suppliers by demonstrating you meet PII protection standards worldwide.
Certified ISO 27701 Training Courses Available
ISO 27701 Lead Implementer - 3 Days
Focuses on implementing ISO 27701 within organizations.
Internal Auditor - 2 Days
Provides skills to perform internal audits based on relevant standards
Indian DPDP Act - 2 Days
Training on compliance with the Indian Data Protection and Privacy Act.
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Recently I got an opportunity to acquire knowledge on ISO 27701:2019 Lead Implementer for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS).
Key takeaways:
* Importance of the ISO 27701 framework
* Integration with ISO 27001
* Safeguarding personal data
* Privacy compliance
* Practical implementation steps
Frequently Asked Questions
Nowadays, data theft, cybercrime and liability for privacy leaks are risks that all organizations need to factor in. Any business needs to think strategically about its information security needs, and how they relate to its own objectives, processes, size and structure. The ISO/IEC 27001 standard enables organizations to establish an information security management system and apply a risk management process that is adapted to their size and needs, and scale it as necessary as these factors evolve.
While information technology (IT) is the industry with the largest number of ISO/IEC 27001- certified enterprises (almost a fifth of all valid certificates to ISO/IEC 27001 as per the ISO Survey 2021), the benefits of this standard have convinced companies across all economic sectors (all kinds of services and manufacturing as well as the primary sector; private, public and non-profit organizations).
Companies that adopt the holistic approach described in ISO/IEC 27001 will make sure information security is built into organizational processes, information systems and management controls. They gain efficiency and often emerge as leaders within their industries.
Implementing the information security framework specified in the ISO/IEC 27001 standard helps you:
Reduce your vulnerability to the growing threat of cyber-attacks
Respond to evolving security risks
Ensure that assets such as financial statements, intellectual property, employee data and information entrusted by third parties remain undamaged, confidential, and available as needed
Provide a centrally managed framework that secures all information in one place
Prepare people, processes and technology throughout your organization to face technology-based risks and other threats
Secure information in all forms, including paper-based, cloud-based and digital data
Save money by increasing efficiency and reducing expenses for ineffective defence technology
The ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation training course is designed to help participants understand the basic concepts and principles of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701. Moreover, during this training course, students will learn more on the structure of the standard including its requirements, guidance and controls on the protection of the privacy of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) principals and the relationship of the standard with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002.
After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation certificate proves that you have comprehended the fundamental methodologies, requirements, guidelines, framework and managerial approach.
- Individuals involved in information security and privacy managementIndividuals seeking to gain knowledge on the main processes of a privacy information management system
- Individuals interested in pursuing a career in privacy information management
- Individuals responsible for personally identifiable information (PII) within organizations
- Information security team members
ISO 27701 PIMS of ISO/IEC 27701 is a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS certification) standard designed to help organisations comply with privacy laws around the world.
No, ISO 27701 does not address GDPR, but it can help any organisation prepare for future GDPR compliance. Together, ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 provide organisations with a way to strengthen their information security management systems and achieve privacy standard certification. While ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 provide a strong foundation for organisations attempting to comply with GDPR requirements, they do not address every aspect of the regulation.
The ISO 27701 certification has a design specifically customized for data controllers and data processors. It is highly relevant for this field and is most valuable when used by professionals in these specific areas.
Costs will vary depending on your organization, its level of complexity, number of employees and sites. We can offer a quick quote if you provide some company details and information about your goals.
Gaining ISO 27701 certification can take as little as two to three months with experienced, strategic management. It can take more than six months if personnel doesn’t have the best resources for training. Several factors can influence the overall duration of certification, including the organization size, the number of employees and the number of business locations.
We can work with you and help you determine the best approach for your company. We recommend that you treat certification as a project you can complete through an ISO 27701 consultant or in-house depending on your skills and experience.