Mastering ISO 27701 Certification:
Your Roadmap to Privacy & Data Protection
Personal data protection is no longer a legislative requirement today. It’s no longer merely keeping hackers out but ensuring that all businesses that function globally responsibly collect, hold, use, and transfer the sensitive information of the customer.
Regarding ISO 27701 Certification
ISO 27701 certification is derived from the same ISO 27001 standard, with a particular focus on managing privacy information and helping organizations design, develop, implement, and maintain their own Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).ISO 27701 acts as a crucial bridge that connects information security with data privacy, aligning perfectly with global standards like the GDPR and Singapore’s new data protection framework, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023.
Certificate of ISO 27001 and ISO 27701: The Difference One Should Know…
The Common behavior is to pair ISO 27001 with ISO 27701 Certification since both of them are closely related. Getting an ISO 27001 certification shows that a company has created a strong foundation to safeguard data in the safest way possible.
By including compliance with privacy to the mix in the form of a Privacy Information Management System or ISO PIMS, which lets companies manage the processing of personal data in line with the privacy requirements like GDPR, ISO 27701 certification takes that one step further
Implementation process of ISO 27701 Certification…
Obtaining certification may appear to be a formidable undertaking with all the technical and legal terminology that surrounds data privacy, but the good news is that when one breaks it down, deploying ISO 27701 certification is more comprehensible.
Gap analysis is the first step, where an organization’s existing privacy practices and policies are reviewed and compared against the ISO 27701 certification requirements and controls.
Planning & Implementation, with updated privacy policies, assigning responsibilities, investing in tools, or providing training, with a goal of alignment with the expectations of ISO PIMS while keeping the business objectives in mind.
Certification Audit is the next step, where one has confidence in their systems and documentation, after an internal audit, and it’s the time when professionals need to come in.
An accredited third-party certification body, such as Global Quality Services (GQS), in Singapore, will assess the organization’s compliance with ISO privacy standard requirements, and if the criteria have been met, one can consider that their business is now certified.
Compliance of ISO 27701 Certification with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 sets a new benchmark for data privacy and accountability. While DPDPA emphasizes lawful processing, data minimization, and consent management, ISO 27701 provides the operational framework through its Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
Organizations that are already certified under ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 find themselves in a great spot to meet the various requirements of the DPDPA, such as appointing Data Protection Officers, ensuring the rights of Data Principals are respected, and effectively handling any data breaches, etc.
Conclusion:
The standard clarifies the responsibilities of data controllers and processors, helping businesses manage personal information with care. As awareness grows and regulatory demands increase, ISO 27701 has emerged as a strategic asset for Singapore companies looking to operate with transparency and integrity in the global digital marketplace, all while staying in line with the Singapore legal framework
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