ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Privacy Information Management (PIMS)
Extend your ISO 27001 ISMS to a accredited Privacy Information Management System. SNB Consultancy provides end-to-end ISO 27701 certification advisory for SaaS companies, cloud hosts, and IT service vendors handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is the privacy extension to ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27002. It specifies requirements and provides guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) for Data Controllers and Data Processors.
Our ISO 27701 Certification Services Include:
- PII asset inventory and Data Controller vs. Data Processor role classification
- Extension of ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability (SoA) to include 31 PIMS controls
- Drafting PII Processing Policies, Data Retention Schedules, and Consent management SOPs
- Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) protocol setup and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
- Stage 1 & Stage 2 external certification audit clearance with accredited Registrars
Why ISO 27701 PIMS Certification Matters
While ISO 27001 focuses on general information security, ISO 27701 focuses specifically on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII). An accredited ISO 27701 certificate provides auditable proof of compliance with global privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and India's DPDP Act.
PIMS Control Architecture under ISO 27701
| PIMS Role | Clause & Domain | Implementation Action |
|---|---|---|
| PIMS Guidance for All Organizations | Clause 5 - PIMS requirements related to ISO 27001 | Integrate PII protection goals into existing ISMS policies. |
| PIMS for Data Controllers | Clause 7 - Specific guidance for PII Controllers | Consent mechanisms, privacy notices, DSAR workflows, & PII sharing controls. |
| PIMS for Data Processors | Clause 8 - Specific guidance for PII Processors | Assisting Controllers with DSARs, sub-processor management, & PII destruction protocols. |
Benefits of ISO 27701 Certification
- Unified Privacy Compliance: Satisfies GDPR, CCPA, and DPDP Act requirements through a single accredited framework.
- Shortened Vendor Security Reviews: Dramatically reduces enterprise buyer privacy questionnaires and security legal vetting.
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