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ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification

ISO/IEC 27701:2019
Privacy information management systems

ISO/IEC 27701:2019 extends ISO/IEC 27001 to establish requirements for a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), helping organisations manage personal data risks and demonstrate compliance with privacy regulations including GDPR.

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Why Certify

Benefits of ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification

ISO/IEC 27701 demonstrates your organisation's commitment to privacy protection and regulatory compliance in data management.

Demonstrate Privacy Compliance

Provide evidence of compliance with GDPR and other global privacy regulations through an independently verified framework.

Build Customer Trust

Assure clients and partners that their personal data is handled responsibly and securely.

Global Privacy Standard

ISO/IEC 27701 is recognised internationally, supporting cross-border data processing agreements.

Reduce Privacy Risk

A structured PIMS identifies and mitigates privacy risks before they become costly data breaches or regulatory fines.

Win Data-Sensitive Contracts

Government and enterprise clients increasingly require privacy certifications from their data processors.

Clarify Roles & Responsibilities

Clearly define the roles of data controllers and processors within your organisation and supply chain.

What It Covers

Key Requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2019

ISO/IEC 27701:2019 extends ISO/IEC 27001 controls with privacy-specific requirements for PII controllers and processors.

Privacy risk assessment and treatment
PII controller and processor roles defined
Data subject rights management
Consent and purpose limitation controls
Privacy by design and by default
Third-party and supplier privacy controls
Data breach notification procedures
Privacy impact assessments (PIA/DPIA)

Industries

Who Needs ISO/IEC 27701?

ISO/IEC 27701 applies to all organisations that process personal identifiable information (PII) as a controller or processor.

Financial Services
Healthcare & Clinics
Technology & SaaS
HR & Recruitment
E-Commerce
Government Bodies
ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is an extension of ISO/IEC 27001 — organisations should hold or be pursuing ISO 27001 certification before implementing 27701.

Simple & Clear

Our ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification Process

A structured, transparent process designed to get you certified efficiently without disrupting your operations.

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Application & Scoping

We assess your business scope, size, and readiness to determine audit days and timeline.

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Certification Agreement

A formal agreement is issued outlining scope, fees, and certification conditions.

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Stage 1 Audit

Documentation review to assess your management system readiness and identify any gaps.

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Stage 1 Report

Findings shared with your team, with guidance on addressing any gaps prior to Stage 2.

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Stage 2 Audit

On-site implementation audit to verify your system is effectively deployed across the organisation.

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Certificate Issued

Your ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certificate is issued — valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits.

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