ISO 27701 - Privacy AVG
Improving data privacy and compliance
In today's digital world, protecting personal data and complying with data privacy regulations has become paramount for organizations of all sizes and industries. A crucial tool in this regard is the ISO/IEC 27701 standard, an extension of ISO 27001. This information security standard provides guidance for organizations seeking to establish systems that support compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data privacy requirements.
ISO 27701, also known as Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), serves as a framework for both custodians of personally identifiable information (PII) and processors of PII to effectively manage data privacy. By implementing ISO 27701, organizations can reduce the risks of privacy breaches and improve their existing Information Security Management System (ISMS). This standard provides clear guidelines for protecting personal information and respecting individuals' privacy rights.
Demonstrating compliance, ISO 27701 is an excellent tool for demonstrating compliance with GDPR and related privacy laws. It allows organizations to demonstrate to customers, external stakeholders and internal stakeholders that effective systems are in place to protect individuals' privacy rights. Achieving ISO 27701 certification demonstrates a commitment to data privacy and builds trust with customers and stakeholders.
To comply with the GDPR, organizations seeking ISO 27701 certification must either have an existing ISO 27001 certification or implement ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 together as one implementation audit. ISO 27001 serves as the basis for establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and compliance with the law. More than 60,000 organizations worldwide have already obtained ISO 27001 certification, underscoring its importance in protecting critical assets.
Overlapping benefits:
The significant overlap in system and technical requirements between a privacy information management system and an information security system argues for the simultaneous adoption of both ISO 27001 and ISO 27701. The international recognition of ISO standards reinforces their credibility and value in the industry.
A key benefit of implementing a PIMS based on ISO 27701 is that organizations can demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the AVG. By implementing the right privacy controls and processes and conducting a thorough audit, organizations can achieve ISO 27701 certification.
This certification provides strong confirmation to customers, partners and other stakeholders that the organization is serious about privacy management. It shows that the organization is aware of the risks associated with processing personal data and that it has taken effective measures to mitigate these risks.
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Do you already have the CyberManager?
If you already have the CyberManager in use, you can easily add the ISO 27701 dashboard to your existing standards set and link it to your existing measures. The ISO 27701 dashboard then becomes active immediately.
