ISO/IEC 27701:2025

What is ISO 27701?

ISO/IEC 27701 is the international standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS)

The standard establishes requirements for:

• Manage personal data securely.
• Address regulatory expectations (like GDPR, LGPD, PDPA).
• Build stakeholder confidence.
• Reduce privacy-related risks.

Structural and Strategic Evolution of ISO/IEC 27701

The updated standard elevates privacy from a supporting function to a strategic, standalone management system.

• Independent and Strategic ISO/IEC 27701 evolves from an extension of ISO/IEC 27001 into an independent certification, allowing organizations to position privacy as a core business credential.
• More Structured and Accountable.

The new framework aligns with ISO management system principles, strengthening:

• Clear, Role-Based Controls.
• Controls are reorganized to distinguish between:
• PII Controllers
• PII Processors
• Shared responsibilities

Focused on Modern Privacy Risks

• Greater emphasis is placed on:
• Privacy risk assessment
• AI, cloud, and cross-border data transfers
• Supplier and third-party oversight

Why These Changes Matter for Your Organization

Who Should Consider ISO/IEC 27701?

Organizations that process sensitive information — including personally identifiable information (PII), financial records, healthcare data, intellectual property, or confidential business information — benefit significantly from ISO/IEC 27701 certification.

Note: For organizations already certified to ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701 strengthens the framework by embedding privacy directly into the existing Information Security Management System.

ISO/IEC 27701 Certification with Kompleye

Kompleye provides independent, accredited ISO/IEC 27701 certification services designed to deliver credibility and confidence.
Our audits provide:

• Objective third-party validation.
• Clear and transparent findings.
• Alignment with international accreditation requirements.
• Recognition that strengthens stakeholder confidence.

An ISO/IEC 27701 certificate is more than documentation — it is verified assurance that privacy management is embedded into your organization’s governance, operations, and risk strategy.

Turn Privacy into Demonstrated Leadership

In today’s data-driven environment, stakeholders demand verifiable assurance — not just policy statements. ISO/IEC 27701 certification independently validates that your organization operates a structured and internationally recognized Privacy Information Management System.

Go beyond compliance. Show measurable accountability. Lead with confidence in responsible data protection.

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HOW KOMPLEYE CAN HELP?

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