ISO 27701 is an international standard that, as an extension of ISO 27001, establishes a data protection management system (PIMS) for the processing of personal data (PII). It integrates data protection requirements (including GDPR) into an existing information security management system (ISMS) and is aimed at data controllers and data processors.
Key aspects and benefits of ISO 27701:
Extension of the ISMS: ISO 27701 builds on ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 to add data protection-specific controls.
Data Protection Management System (PIMS): It provides a framework for planning, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the handling of personal data.
GDPR compliance: The standard helps to systematically meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection laws (such as CCPA, LGPD).
Scope: Applicable to controllers and processors of personal data.
2025 version: The updated 2025 version includes expanded guidelines for cloud services, AI-powered profiling, and automated decision-making.
Benefits: Increased trust, greater transparency, clear role definition, and reduced data protection risks.
Certification is usually carried out in combination with ISO 27001.
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