Officially titled "Security techniques — Extension to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 for privacy management — Requirements and guidelines", ISO 27701 was published in August 2019. As an extension of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS), it enhances privacy protection capabilities by providing a comprehensive and systematic framework for organizations worldwide to manage personal privacy information.
The primary goals of the ISO 27701 PIMS are:
By implementing PIMS, organizations can:
ISO 27701 is applicable to all organizations, regardless of size, sector, or geographic location, including:
This standard serves as a critical tool for organizations seeking to harmonize privacy practices with global regulations while demonstrating commitment to ethical data stewardship.