ISO 27701 certification. Delivered in 3-6 months.
The privacy extension to ISO 27001. Demonstrates GDPR maturity and adds privacy controls to your existing ISMS.
- ✓ Extend your ISMS with privacy-specific controls
- ✓ Demonstrate GDPR maturity to clients and regulators
- ✓ Simplify DPIA processes with a structured framework
- ✓ Build customer trust with credible privacy credentials
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What is ISO 27701?
The standard focuses on ‘privacy information management’ and how companies deal with the processing of personal information. For example, you do not want other people or businesses to use your personal information without your permission; this means limiting access to your personal information and keeping it confidential. Having confidence in a business is crucial, and a company that applies a PIMS will gain a good reputation for information security. ISO/IEC 27701 sets the standard of responsibility for businesses to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The processing of personal information is covered by various legal and regulatory requirements globally. ISO/IEC 27701 can go some way towards demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations worldwide, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
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The Benefits of ISO 27701
Almost every business holds PII (personally identifiable information) therefore, any company that processes personal information could benefit from an ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System, as it’s designed to help companies protect and regulate the personal information they hold. Additional benefits of an effective ISO/IEC 27701 are vast and can be unique to your specific business, but could include:
Builds trust in managing personal information
Provides transparency between stakeholders
Facilitates effective business agreements
Clarifies roles and responsibilities
Supports compliance with privacy regulations including GDPR
Improves staff competence and establishes processes to avoid breaches
Can be implemented simultaneously with ISO/IEC 27001
Additional controls are required over and above those listed in the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, specifically concerning clause 4 context of the organisation and clause 6 planning. There are also additional requirements over and above those listed in Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001 (taken from ISO/IEC 27002) and cover every clause except A17 Information Security Aspects of business continuity management.
Dependent on whether the company is a data controller or data processor would determine the number of additional controls required over and above the requirements detailed in ISO/IEC 27701.
Steps to getting
ISO 27701 certified
Working towards ISO 27701 certification with IMSM is a trouble-free, step-by-step approach.
1. Initial consultation
We help you outline your goals, focusing on what your business wants to achieve and how it defines success, particularly in relation to your client’s requirements. You and your ISO consultants will agree on reasonable outcomes and delivery dates.
2. System Documentation
Our client portal IMSMLoop offers a comprehensive insight into the progress of your ISO implementation, along with copies of the relevant audit reports, certifications, and any necessary corrective actions. The portal serves as a central hub for tracking your ISO journey.
3. ISO 27701 Framework Adoption
Ensuring the framework is embedded throughout your organisation, we can also develop and deliver tailored training for staff to ensure that the understanding and implementation of ISO 27701 is watertight. Creating consistency across your organisation.
4. Submission to External Auditor
Your organisation applies to the third-party certifying body that you have selected to conduct your audit. This audit objectively determines whether your business conforms to ISO 27701, and the relevant accompanying documentation is accessible through our client portal, IMSMLoop.
Why choose IMSM?
Simple: We make it simple. Since 1994, we’ve helped businesses achieve ISO certification, with over 150 experts worldwide and 15,000+ clients trusting us to implement their ISOs. We’ve proven to be experts at handling the logistical heavy lifting, saving your company valuable time.
With a transparent fixed fee, flexible approach, and real-time access to updates, documentation, and an array of other features through IMSMLoop, we collaborate with your organisation to make any ISO implementation as straightforward and beneficial as possible.
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How can ISO Specialists help your business?
Getting started with ISO certification might seem daunting; this is often the reason why businesses enlist the help of an ISO consultant. For 30 years, we’ve supported and guided organisations like yours through certification. Our experienced consultants take the lead on auditing your business, helping you use the results to enhance your quality management system. If necessary, there is also plenty of room for training.
