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Verifiable Privacy Management
Enterprise procurement increasingly requires verifiable privacy governance that goes beyond questionnaires. ISO 27701 supports formal Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification that demonstrates privacy governance maturity to customers, partners, and regulators. This unified framework addresses multijurisdictional requirements, like CCPA, GDPR, and emerging state laws, signaling your dedication to privacy governance.
We guide organizations through PIMS implementation, starting with a gap assessment and followed by tailored remediation strategies and implementation support to help you prepare for a successful certification audit. Our team uses an AI-driven approach to maximize actionable insights and mitigate the risks of regulatory violations.
Gap Assessments
The first step to achieving ISO 27701 is to compare your current privacy posture against the framework’s criteria. Our ISO 27701 gap assessment services evaluate your current privacy posture against the framework’s requirements, identifying control gaps that must be addressed for certification. We’ll map applicable Annex A controls for PII controllers and processors to your current capabilities, using Annex B implementation guidance as a foundational roadmap and prioritizing remediation by risk, effort, and resource demands.
Implementation Services
Having a well-defined plan is only half of the equation. You need to strategically implement it to work toward certification, which can often be a multiyear effort requiring sustained commitment and expertise.
We’ll be with you at every step, from developing privacy policies and data subject rights procedures to creating documentation and Records of Processing Activities. Our ISO 27701 implementation services take a holistic approach to integrate with existing security operations and governance structures, supporting continuous conformance and ongoing certification maintenance.
Audit Support for Certification
When it comes to successful ISO certifications, having an experienced partner on your side can make a difference. We understand the nuances involved and offer expertise throughout Stage 1, an audit review of PIMS documentation, and Stage 2, testing of implementation through interviews, observation, and artifact inspection. Our ISO 27701 audit support for certification proactively identifies nonconformities that could delay certification and require remediation. We’ll also provide guidance in accurately responding to potential auditor questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ISO 27701 is a stand-alone privacy management standard that can be pursued independently. While many organizations implement ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 to address both security and privacy management, it’s not a prerequisite. Organizations can achieve ISO 27701 certification by implementing the PIMS requirements without existing information security certifications.
Controllers determine purposes and means of personal data processing, while processors handle data on the controller’s behalf. ISO 27701 provides distinct controls for controller, processor, and shared responsibilities in Annex A, with implementation guidance in Annex B. Many organizations operate as both controller and processor, depending on data processing activity.
ISO 27701 provides a structured framework implementing several requirements, including data subject rights, consent management, breach notification, and Records of Processing Activities. While certification doesn’t guarantee compliance, it demonstrates formal privacy governance aligned with the accountability principles of multiple regulations.
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