Extension to ISO/IEC 27001 for privacy information management. Demonstrate GDPR compliance with a recognized international standard for PII controllers and processors.
Complete ISO/IEC 27701 implementation including privacy gap assessment, PIMS documentation, GDPR mapping, and certification coordination.
Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) requirements based on ISO/IEC 27001/27002 plus specific privacy controls for controllers and processors.
Core privacy management system requirements extending ISO/IEC 27001/27002 framework with privacy-specific objectives and controls.
Privacy controls for data controllers including lawful basis, consent management, data subject rights, and purpose limitation.
Specific requirements for data processors including processing instructions, sub-processing, data transfers, and breach notification.
Important: ISO/IEC 27701 supports GDPR obligations and can help align with non-EU laws like CCPA by covering common privacy principles (purpose limitation, minimization, accountability). However, it is a management system standard, not a legal compliance guarantee.
SaaS providers, cloud platforms, managed service providers handling customer PII
Banks, fintech, payment processors with extensive customer data processing
Healthcare providers, health tech, medical device companies processing patient data
Energy companies with smart metering, customer analytics, and IoT data processing
Government agencies, public services with citizen data responsibilities
Organizations handling PII as controllers, processors, or both with clear role definitions and dedicated controls for each function.
From startups to enterprises. Certification scales with scope — you can start with specific products/services and expand coverage over time.
Implementation timeline varies significantly based on your current ISO/IEC 27001 maturity and organizational scope.
to PIMS readiness
for integrated ISMS+PIMS
Defining clear controller/processor roles per business process, especially in complex data sharing scenarios.
Creating comprehensive RoPA covering all personal data processing activities across the organization.
Establishing DPIA criteria, thresholds, and templates for high-risk processing identification.
Mapping ISO/IEC 27001:2022 controls to PIMS requirements and avoiding control duplication.
Comprehensive consulting services to achieve ISO/IEC 27701 certification efficiently and maintain ongoing compliance.
ISO/IEC 27701 assessment against current ISMS, comprehensive data-flow inventory, and Records of Processing (RoPA) development.
Privacy policy framework, role definitions, consent/rights management, retention schedules, and third-party processing agreements.
Data Protection Impact Assessment methodology, risk thresholds, assessment templates, and high-risk processing identification.
Subject Access Request (SAR) procedures, rights fulfillment logs, breach register, vendor due-diligence packages, and privacy notices.
Mapping to ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A controls, alignment with ISO/IEC 27018/29151 where relevant, unified audit processes.
Internal audit programs per ISO 19011, mock certification audits, certification body liaison, and ongoing surveillance support.
Annual audit readiness and evidence maintenance
Impact assessment for new processing activities
Ongoing competency development and updates
Professional development courses for privacy information management systems across all competency levels.
PIMS concepts, privacy roles, regulatory mappings (GDPR/27018/29151). Perfect for all staff working with personal data.
Plan, execute, and report PIMS audits. ISO 19011 methodology with privacy-specific audit techniques and evidence evaluation.
Design and implement a complete PIMS. Practical workshops on RoPA, DPIAs, policy development, and control implementation.
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor courses are offered by our approved training partners with full accreditation.
Contact for Lead Auditor TrainingYes, ISO/IEC 27701 is an extension to ISO/IEC 27001. You must either hold an active ISO/IEC 27001 certificate or certify to both standards together in an integrated audit.
No single standard can guarantee legal compliance. However, ISO/IEC 27701's Annex D provides comprehensive mapping to GDPR requirements, helping organizations demonstrate systematic privacy management and evidence many GDPR obligations.
Controllers determine the purposes and means of processing personal data, while processors handle data on behalf of controllers. ISO/IEC 27701 includes dedicated controls for both roles, and many organizations operate as both depending on the specific processing activity.
ISO/IEC 27701 Annex E provides mapping to ISO/IEC 27018 (cloud privacy) and ISO/IEC 29151 (PII protection). This enables cloud service providers to demonstrate comprehensive privacy management across their service portfolio.
An accredited certification body conducts an integrated ISO/IEC 27001+27701 audit and issues the 27701 extension certificate. The audit follows the same 3-year certification cycle with annual surveillance visits.
Information Security Management Systems — required foundation for ISO/IEC 27701 certification.
Protection of PII in public clouds — complementary privacy controls for cloud services.
Understanding how ISO/IEC 27701 supports GDPR compliance obligations and evidence requirements.
Our privacy experts will help you achieve certification efficiently while building a robust privacy management system that delivers real business value.