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What is ISO 27701?
ISO 27701 is a certification standard to help your organisation manage privacy information. It builds on top of the existing ISO 27001 standard, which focuses on information security in general. ISO 27701 adds data privacy-specific controls to create a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). In short, you can think of it as a data protection bolt-on for ISO 27001 that helps with GDPR compliance.
Benefits of ISO 27701 certification
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Compliance with regulations
ISO 27701 makes it easier to meet compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR, PECR, CCPA & others
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Builds trust & confidence
Certification to ISO 27701 demonstrates a strong commitment to data privacy practices, boosting customer trust in your brand
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Reduce business risk
ISO 27701 identifies & manages data privacy risks, which reduces the likelihood of expensive, reputation-damaging data breaches
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Competitive advantage
Certification demonstrates strong data privacy practices, which sets your business apart from competitors who haven’t taken the same steps
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Increase efficiency
ISO 27701 certification clarifies roles & responsibilities to deliver better business efficiency & stakeholder transparency
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Makes GDPR easier
By using a documented, internationally recognised framework, ISO 27701 makes it easier to meet & maintain GDPR compliance
Who is ISO 27701 for?
ISO 27701 is designed to help all data controllers and data processors better manage personal data (PII) across your organisation. The Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and EU GDPR all require organisations to make strong steps ensure the privacy of personal data, but they don’t provide great guidance on what those steps should be. So ISO 27701 was created to help bridge the gap. Every organisation can benefit from the formalised, risk-based approach to data protection that ISO 27701 provides.
Will ISO 27701 make me GDPR compliant?
As a data privacy risk management framework, ISO 27701 can be an enormous benefit to your organisation’s GDPR compliance efforts. As well as putting a formalised framework around the requirements of the GDPR, certification to ISO 27701 ensures that your GDPR compliance activities are both efficient and effective. Combining ISO 27701 certification with a GDPR audit is a great way to ensure that your organisation is meeting its legal obligations under UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
GDPR compliance itself is an on-going process that requires internal oversight and maintenance. We recommend investing in an outsourced data protection officer to help take the pain out of managing GDPR compliance on an ongoing basis.
Can I get ISO 27701 without ISO 27001?
ISO 27701 certification requires ISO 27001 for two reasons. Firstly, ISO 27701 builds upon ISO 27001, acting as an extension to the existing ISO 27001 framework. In fact, Clause 5 of ISO 27701 specifically requires you to have an ISO 27001-aligned Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Secondly, strong data security is a fundamental aspect of good privacy practices. ISO 27001 provides the foundation for securing information, which is essential for protecting personal information that ISO 27701 focuses on.
If your organisation doesn’t already have ISO 27001 in-place, Bulletproof can help you get everything sorted at the same time with combined ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 compliance. If you’re just looking for ISO 27001 compliance on its own, we can help you there too.
What are the key differences between ISO 27701 vs ISO 27001?
ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 are both certification standards for managing information security, but they serve different purposes. The key difference is ISO 27001 focuses on establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving your information security management system (ISMS).
While on the other hand, ISO 27701 complements ISO 27001, by bolting on privacy information management best practices. This makes ISO 27701 particularly useful if your organisation needs to address data privacy regulations such as GDPR. In short, ISO 27001 is about overall information security, while ISO 27701 builds on this foundation to incorporate data privacy.
How to Get Certified to ISO 27701
Add ISO 27701 to an existing ISO 27001
Using the combined power of our dedicated information security consultants and data protection experts, Bulletproof will create a tailored action plan to add ISO 27701 certification to your organisation. At Bulletproof, we take the time to understand the exact nature of your existing compliance status so we can scope a project that can be efficient and effective. Get in touch today so we can get started.
Get started with ISO 27701Get started with ISO 27001 & ISO27701 together
With our dedicated information security and data protection teams, we can create a customised action plan to install both ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 at the same time. A clear, multi-stage process goes from initial compliance gap analysis, through implementation and on to certification for both ISO 27001 & ISO 27701.
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Learn more about ISO 27701 (FAQ)
ISO 27701 is not a standalone certification. Clause 5 of ISO 27701 states that an ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a pre-requisite for ISO 27701 compliance. If your organisation needs ISO 27001 certification, or you’re not sure on the state of your ISO 27001 compliance, Bulletproof can tackle both projects at once to save you time and money.
A Privacy Information Management System, or PIMS, builds on an existing Information Security Management System (ISMS) as set out in ISO 27001. The focus of a PIMS is to identify and manage privacy risks associated with personal information (PII). It does this by implementing controls and best practices to ensure PII is collected, stored, used, and disposed of securely. The PIMS is the core of ISO 27701 in the same way that the ISMS is the core of ISO 27001.
Yes, absolutely. Bulletproof provides complementary services that support the maintenance and management of all information security and data protection requirements. Talk to us about our virtual CISO and data protection officer services to discover how they can maintain your compliance.
BS 10012 is closely aligned to the narrower requirements of the UK GDPR and the DPA 2018. ISO 27701, however, doesn’t follow any one specific data protection regulation. This means it’s more widely applicable, allowing you to meet compliance requirements of several privacy standards around the world. Given its integration with ISO 27001, and the fact that they involve comparable amount of work, we always recommend ISO 27701 compliance.
Yes, absolutely. If you’re managing your ISO 27701 compliance and certification in-house and just want some support on specific elements, Bulletproof can help.
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As ISO 27701 requires information security and data protection expertise, we use consultants from both teams to make your ISO 27701 journey as quick and painless as possible.
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I really enjoy ISO 27701 projects as it means I get to work with my colleagues in Bulletproof’s data protection team! We both bring our own strengths and expertise to the project to make everything run smoothly.
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I often see different businesses trying to do data protection in a variety of ways, so ISO 27701 is a nice way to bring order to chaos. It makes the path to GDPR compliance much smoother.
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