What is ISO/IEC 27701?

ISO/IEC 27701 is the international standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS).It provides a framework for managing and protecting personal information (PII) and helps organisations strengthen privacy management and support compliance with privacy regulations.

As an extension to ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27701 helps organisations identify privacy risks, improve data protection processes, and demonstrate responsible handling of personal information.

ISO/IEC 27701 is relevant for organisations of all sizes that collect, process, or store personal information, including businesses, government agencies, and service providers.

Professionals involved in privacy, compliance, information security, governance, or auditing can benefit from understanding ISO/IEC 27701 and how Privacy Information Management Systems operate.

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