ISO 27701 Certification - Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS)
ISO 27701 Certification Audit
ISO 27701 Certification - Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS)
ISO 27701 Certification Audit
ISO 27701 certification audit evaluates your organization’s compliance with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements and the effectiveness of your Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), helping you manage and protect personally identifiable information (PII).
ISO/IEC 27701 standard is published in August 2019, and it is the first international standard that deals with privacy information management. The standard will assist organizations to establish, maintain and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) by enhancing the existing ISMS based on the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 and guidance of ISO/IEC 27002. It can be used by all types of organizations, which are Personally Identifiable Information (PII) controllers and/or PII processors processing PII, within an ISMS, irrespective of their size, complexity or the country they operate.
Top 3 Management System standards that can be integrated with ISO/IEC 27701
Some of the ISO/IEC 27701 certification benefits
- Be compliant with data privacy regimes
- Protect the organization’s reputation
- Build customer’s trust
- Increase customer satisfaction
- Increase transparency of the organization’s processes and procedures
Some of the Industries that can benefit the most
- Construction
- Engineering
- Technology services
- Health industry
Certification process Step-by-Step
- Stage 1
- Review of the PIMS
- MSECB will conduct a review of the PIMS to look for the main form of documentation.
- Review of the PIMS
- Stage 2
- Audit is performed
- An audit is performed by us to verify that your organization is in conformity with the requirements of the standard.
- Audit is performed
- Stage 3
- Certification is granted
- Upon verifying that your organization is in conformity with the requirements of the standard, a Management System Certification is granted.
- Certification is granted
FAQ
What is an ISO 27701 certification audit?
An ISO 27701 certification audit evaluates whether your organization’s Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) complies with ISO 27701 requirements and effectively protects personally identifiable information (PII).
Who should undergo an ISO 27701 certification audit?
Organizations that process personal data, require GDPR compliance, or aim to strengthen privacy governance and data protection practices should undergo an ISO 27701 certification audit.
How long does an ISO 27701 certification audit take?
The duration of an ISO 27701 certification audit depends on the size and complexity of the organization but typically includes Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits conducted over several days.
What is the cost of an ISO 27701 certification audit?
The cost of an ISO 27701 certification audit varies based on scope, organization size, and data processing complexity. A tailored quote is recommended.
How do we start the ISO 27701 certification process?
To start ISO 27701 certification, implement a Privacy Information Management System, align with ISO 27001, conduct internal audits, and schedule a certification audit to assess compliance.
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