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ISO 27701
Privacy Information Management System - extending ISO 27001 to cover personal data protection.
Schedule Consultation → Privacy Information Management System - extending ISO 27001 to cover personal data protection.
Schedule Consultation →ISO 27701 is an extension to ISO 27001 that adds privacy-specific requirements and controls, creating a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It provides a framework for managing personal data that maps directly to GDPR requirements, making it invaluable for organizations that need to demonstrate privacy compliance to European customers and regulators.
The standard addresses both data controllers and data processors, with specific guidance for each role. It extends the ISO 27001 management system requirements with privacy considerations and adds privacy-specific controls beyond what Annex A covers. For organizations already certified to ISO 27001, adding ISO 27701 is a natural next step that leverages your existing ISMS infrastructure.
One of ISO 27701's most significant benefits is its mapping to GDPR articles and provisions. The standard's Annex D provides a detailed mapping between ISO 27701 controls and GDPR requirements, giving organizations a structured way to demonstrate GDPR compliance through their management system. While ISO 27701 certification doesn't equal GDPR compliance, it provides strong evidence of a systematic approach to privacy management.
We help organizations extend their ISMS to cover privacy requirements, implement the additional controls specified by ISO 27701, and prepare for certification. Our approach integrates privacy governance with your existing security management system rather than creating parallel structures, ensuring operational efficiency and consistent oversight.
Defining purposes and legal bases for processing, maintaining records of processing activities, and establishing accountability mechanisms for personal data handling.
Implementing processes to handle data subject requests - access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection - within regulatory timeframes.
Integrating privacy considerations into system design, data minimization practices, purpose limitation, and storage limitation throughout the data lifecycle.
Managing data transfers to processors and third parties, including contractual requirements, cross-border transfer mechanisms, and ongoing oversight.
Establishing procedures for detecting, assessing, and notifying relevant authorities and data subjects of personal data breaches within regulatory deadlines.
We extend your existing ISMS to incorporate privacy requirements, adding the governance structures, processes, and documentation that ISO 27701 demands.
We map your controls to GDPR requirements using ISO 27701's Annex D, giving you a clear, auditable demonstration of how your management system addresses each GDPR obligation.
We implement the additional privacy controls specified by ISO 27701, including data processing records, consent management, DPIA procedures, and data subject request workflows.
We prepare you for combined ISO 27001 + ISO 27701 certification audits, maximizing efficiency and minimizing the burden on your team.
Every engagement starts with a free call. No pitch, just an honest assessment of where you stand with ISO 27701.
Book a Free Call →Book a free consultation and we'll scope out your ISO 27701 engagement: timeline, deliverables, and what audit-ready looks like for your team.
Book Your Free Consultation →“I've never met a team who could make compliance as easy, and dare I say FUN!”
Cailey Ryckman, VP of Finance
