ISO 27701 27001 Information Technology Security Techniques

What exactly is ISO 27701 exactly?
ISO/IEC 27701 2019 is a privacy extension of the international information security standard ISO/IEC 27001 (ISO/IEC 27701 Cybersecurity techniques - Extension of ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27022 Privacy Information Management - Requirements/guidelines). See Information technology -- Cybersecurity here.

ISO 27701 describes the requirements for and offers guidelines for create, implement and maintain a Privacy Information Management System (privacy Information Management System).

ISO 27701 was developed based on ISO 27001's requirements, control objectives, and control. It also includes specific requirements for privacy as well as controls and control goals.

Our bestselling pocket guide ISO/IEC 27701 provides an easy overview of the fundamentals and procedures of management of personal information.

What was the reason for ISO 27701 developed?
DPA (Data Protection Act), DPA 201 (UK) General Data Protection Regulation and EU GDPR General Data Protection Regulation (General Data Protection Regulation), both oblige organizations to take the appropriate measures to protect personal data they might process.

But, they aren't very clear about what the measures should look.
The ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) along with the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) created this new standard in order to provide that guidance.

What is the best way to make ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 connect with one another?
ISO 27001 specifies the requirements for ISMS (information Security Management System) which is a risk-based method, that covers the processes and individuals as well as technology. Accredited by an independent third party, certification according to ISO 27001 provides stakeholders with confidence that their data is adequately secured.

ISO 27001-certified organisations can now use ISO 27701 as a way to expand their security measures and cover privacy management. This covers processing personal information or PII. This will allow them to demonstrate that they took reasonable precautions to complying with data protection laws like the GDPR.

Organizations that do not have an ISMS can implement ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 in a single implementation project.
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Who should apply ISO 27701
All data processors and controllers can apply ISO 27701. Like ISO 27001, this standard promotes a risk-based strategy to ensure that every conforming firm is aware of both the unique dangers and risks to personal information and privacy.

What is the difference between a privacy management system and a personal control system?
Although ISO 27701 outlines the requirements for privacy information management systems, BS 10012 is the British standard.

There are few differences between the terms - both are management systems that are created to safeguard personal data which is why for daily activities it is possible to use the acronym PIMS as meaning either. There are some important distinctions between the two strategies. We will discuss them in the following paragraphs.

Should I implement ISO 27701 or BS 10012?
While both standards are useful However, there are some distinctions.

BS 10012 is aligned to the GDPR (2018) and DPA 2018, and DPA 2018, ISO 27701 has no such alignment. This makes it more appropriate and allows conformant organizations to adhere to a wide range of privacy laws.

The BS 10012 may be a possibility in the event that your business is required to comply with DPA 2018 and GDPR.

If you are required to prove your compliance with various data protection protocols, then the standard internationally recognized is better suitable for your requirements.

IT Governance can assist you to decide which standard is best suitable for you, and also provide any implementation support needed.

Prove GDPR compliance with ISO 27701 or ISO 27001
Implementing ISO 27701/ISo 27001 will assist in meeting the GDPR's privacy requirements. Check Information technology - Security techniques for info.

Article 42 of GDPR covers data privacy certification mechanisms as well as data security seals and marks. There are no such mechanisms. It is however possible to get an independent, accredited certification of ISO 27001 - and by extension ISO 27701 if you implement the appropriate controls. This will show regulators and other stakeholders that your organization is adhering to best practices internationally in the protection of personal information/PII.