ISO 27701 strengthens your privacy governance and demonstrates responsible handling of personal data.
Originally, this standard required ISO 27001 as a prerequisite. This has changed recently and is now a stand-alone framework. However, we would recommend starting with ISO 27001 as the foundation framework.
At iso360, we help organisations implement ISO 27701 in a practical, integrated way, so your approach to privacy management reflects your company values.
Talk to us about ISO 27701 certification:
ISO 27701 is the international standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS).
Designed as an extension to ISO 27001, it introduces controls specifically focused on the protection and management of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
The framework helps you establish clear privacy governance by defining responsibilities around:
It also aligns with international privacy regulations like GDPR, helping organisations demonstrate accountability for how they handle personal information.
ISO 27001 focuses on data privacy, while ISO 27701 ensures personal data is managed responsibly throughout its lifecycle.
After so many major data leaks and cyber hacks in the news, data protection has become a trust issue. Therefore, organisations who choose to implement ISO 27701 gain:
When privacy governance is structured properly, it strengthens both compliance and reputation.
To achieve ISO 27701 certification, organisations must demonstrate:
ISO 27701 builds directly on ISO 27001, so you must either already hold ISO 27001 certification or plan to implement both frameworks together as an integrated project.
We specialise in integrated governance frameworks.
Rather than creating separate systems for privacy and security, we align ISO 27701 certification with your existing management systems.
Our approach focuses on:
Where relevant, we also integrate ISO 27701 with other standards such as ISO 42001 and ISO 27001 to reduce duplication and create a coherent governance framework.
A typical ISO 27701 journey with iso360 looks like this:
Your current security and privacy governance are reviewed against ISO 27701 requirements.
Next, we identify how personal data moves through your organisation and define roles.
We embed privacy risk assessment within your existing risk management processes.
Your policies, procedures and controls are then developed or updated to align with ISO 27701.
Your organisation is prepared for certification through internal audit and review.
You enter the external audit process with confidence and support from our team.
ISO 27701 is particularly relevant for organisations that:
Working with iso360, you can expect:
All designed proportionately to your organisation.
No. ISO 27701 does not replace privacy laws and legal compliance requirements, but it provides a structured framework that supports your organisation’s accountability around GDPR.
Most ISO 27701 implementations take between 3–6 months, depending on your organisational size and data complexity.
Yes. The standard includes guidance and controls for both roles.
If your organisation handles personal data, structured oversight is essential. ISO 27701 provides you with a clear and reliable framework to manage privacy risks, demonstrate accountability and build trust with customers, partners and regulators.
Speak to ISO360 to explore how ISO 27701 could strengthen your privacy management, or ask us to provide guidance on the right ISO certification for your business.