ISO 27701 27001 Information Technology Security Techniques

What exactly is ISO 27701 exactly?
ISO/IEC 27701 is the year 2019 will be an extension for privacy in the international information security management standards, ISO/IEC 27001 Security techniques - Extension ISO/IEC 27001 & ISO/IEC 2702 Privacy Information Management – Requirements & Guidelines See iso 27701 here.

ISO 27701 outlines the requirements and provides guidelines on how to set up the foundation, implement, manage and enhance a privacy information management system (PIMS).

ISO 27701 follows the requirements goals, objectives and controls of ISO 27001. It also contains specific privacy requirements.

You can also read our bestseller pocket guide ISO/IEC 27701 : 2019: A brief introduction to the management of privacy.

What was the goal of ISO 27701?
DPA (Data Protection Act), DPA 201 (UK) General Data Protection Regulation, and EU GDPR General Data Protection Regulation (General Data Protection Regulation), both require organisations to take appropriate steps to safeguard personal information that they process.

But, they aren't very clear about how the regulations should be interpreted.
The new standard was created by the IEC as well as ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

How do ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 connect with one another?
ISO 27001 sets out the standards for an ISMS (information security management system), a risk-based approach that includes processes, people as well as technology. Stakeholders can be assured that their data is protected by ISO 27001 certification.

ISO 27001-certified organizations can now use ISO 27701 as a way to increase their security measures to include privacy management. This covers processing personal data or PII. It can help them prove that they have taken reasonable measures to adhere to data protection laws like the GDPR.

An ISMS is not necessary for organisations to adopt ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 simultaneously.
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Who should be the person to implement ISO 27701
All data processors and controllers can apply ISO 27701. It encourages a risk-based approach that is similar to ISO 27001 so that each member organisation addresses specific risks and also the privacy and personal data.

What is the difference of a privacy information management system and a personal data management software?
ISO 27701 outlines privacy information management requirements, whereas BS 10012 lays out British standards for personal data management.

The two terms are quite identical. Both are management systems that secure personal information. For the purposes of your daily routine you could make use of the acronym PIMS to refer to either. However, there are some distinctions between these two approaches. These are discussed below.

Should I choose BS 10012 or ISO 27701?
Both standards have their advantages however, there are certain differences.

BS 10012 is aligned to the GDPR (2018) and DPA 2018, and DPA 2018, ISO 27701 has no such alignment. This permits it to be utilized by more organizations and, consequently, it can be used in conjunction with multiple privacy laws.

The BS 10012 is an excellent option for your business if it needs to be in compliance with GDPR and DPA 2018.

However, if you are required to prove that you're in compliance with multiple data protection regimes The international standard is better suited to your requirements.

IT Governance will help you determine the best method for your needs and provide all implementation support that you need.

Demonstrate GDPR conformance with ISO 27701/ISO 27001
Implementing ISO 27701/ISo 27001 will help meet the privacy requirements of the GDPR. Check Information technology - Security techniques for info.

Article 42 of the GDPR covers data protection certification mechanisms and data protection seals and marks. There is no mechanism for this. You can obtain ISO 27001 certification (and by extension ISO 27701) if your organization implements its controls. This certification can prove to regulators or other stakeholders that you are following international best practices in securing personal information/PII.