ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

About the standard:

About the standard:

ISO 27701 provides guidelines for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a Privacy Information Management System. It helps organizations manage personal data responsibly, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR.

Main objectives of ISO 27701

Protect personal data

Safeguard sensitive information.

Regulatory compliance

Meet privacy laws and standards.

Risk mitigation

Reduce potential privacy breaches.

Build trust

Increase confidence among stakeholders.

Continuous improvement

Enhance privacy management processes.

Key responsibilities & Advantages of the standard

Key responsibilities & Advantages of the standard

Data governance

Define roles and responsibilities for data protection.

Risk assessment

Identify and manage privacy risks.

Monitoring and auditing

Track compliance with privacy policies.

Training and awareness

Educate staff on privacy obligations.

Documentation

Maintain records to demonstrate compliance.

Regulatory compliance

Avoid fines and legal actions.

Improved reputation

Demonstrate commitment to privacy.

Operational clarity

Clear responsibilities and procedures for data handling.

Reduced risk

Minimize breaches and data misuse.

Stakeholder trust

Build confidence with customers, partners, and regulators.

How your company benefits

How your company benefits

Secure personal data

Protect clients’ and employees’ information.

Mitigate legal risk

Reduce liability under privacy laws.

Enhance brand reputation

Show responsibility in handling sensitive data.

Streamline operations

Standardize privacy procedures across the organization.

Continuous monitoring

Maintain compliance and adapt to changes in regulations.

The main principles of this system are

The main principles of this system are

Accountability

Clearly define privacy responsibilities.

Risk-based approach

Focus on areas with highest privacy risks.

Transparency

Ensure clarity in data processing activities.

Integration

Embed privacy management into organizational processes.

Continuous improvement

Regularly enhance privacy practices.