ISO/IEC 27701:2019 – Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is an international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It provides a framework for organizations to manage Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and strengthen privacy protection practices.
The standard extends the principles of information security management and helps organizations establish effective processes for privacy governance, data protection, risk management, and compliance with applicable privacy requirements.
Benefits of ISO/IEC 27701
- Improves privacy and personal data protection
- Establishes structured privacy management processes
- Helps identify and manage privacy-related risks
- Defines responsibilities for handling personal information
- Builds customer and stakeholder confidence
- Supports compliance with applicable privacy requirements
- Complements ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management
Who Can Get ISO/IEC 27701 Certification?
ISO/IEC 27701 can be applicable to IT companies, SaaS providers, cloud service providers, financial organizations, healthcare organizations, e-commerce businesses, data processors, technology companies, and organizations that collect or process personal information.
Key Areas Covered
The standard addresses areas such as PII management, privacy risk assessment, data processing, privacy controls, roles and responsibilities, information security, and continual improvement.
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