ISO 27701 27001 Information Technology Security Techniques

What exactly is ISO 27701?
ISO/IEC 27701 2019 is an update to the international standard for information security management, ISO/IEC 27001. (ISO/IEC 27701 Security Techniques - Extension to ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 27022 Privacy Information Management - Requirements/guidelines). See iso 27701 here.

ISO 27701 defines the requirements for a PIMS. It also provides guidelines for setting up, maintaining, improving, and continuing to improve it.

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

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

What is the reason for ISO 27701 established?
DPA (Data Protection Act) The DPA (Data Protection Act) UK (GDPR General Data Protection Regulation), as well as the EU GDPR, require companies to take precautions to ensure the privacy of any personal data they collect.

But none of these laws provide any guidance as to how those actions should look like.
The ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) as well as the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) created this new standard to provide that guidance.

How does ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 work together?
ISO 27001 specifies the requirements for ISMS (information Security Management System), a risk-based approach that includes the processes and individuals as well as technology. ISO 27001 is an independent certification that assures stakeholders that data is being appropriately secured.

ISO 27001-certified organizations can now utilize ISO 27701 as a way to increase their security measures and cover privacy management. This includes processing personal data/PII. It will help them show that they've taken reasonable steps to ensure they are in compliance with privacy laws, such as the GDPR.

An ISMS is not required for organizations to apply ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 simultaneously.
Free pdf download: Map out your way towards GDPR and DPA compliance with ISO 27701
Utilize ISO 27701 to map your way to GDPR/DPA compliance for 2018.

Who is the person who should be applying ISO 27701
ISO 27701 has been designed to be utilized by all data controllers and processors. Like ISO 27001 it encourages a risk-based approach, so each business can be aware of the unique threats they face, in addition to the security and privacy risks.

What is the difference between privacy management systems for personal data management systems?
ISO 27701 outlines privacy information management requirements, but BS 10012 lays out British standards for personal information management.

The terms are very similar. They are both management systems that secure personal information. For the purposes of your daily routine it is possible to utilize the term PIMS to refer to either. The differences between these methods are notable, and these are discussed below.

Should I pick ISO 27701 over BS 10012?
Although both standards offer benefits, there are some differences.

BS 10012 conforms to the GDPR, DPA 2018 and ISO 27701 and ISO 27701, whereas ISO 27701 doesn't align itself with any specific security system for data protection. This permits the use of BS 10012 by more organizations and, consequently, they can comply with multiple privacy laws.

The BS 10012 is an excellent choice if your company needs to comply with GDPR and DPA 2018.

If you need to demonstrate compliance with several regulations on data protection, the international standard may be the best choice for you.

IT Governance can assist you to decide which one is best suited to your needs and give you any support for implementation you need.

Show that GDPR is in compliance with ISO 27701/ISO27001
Implementing ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 will enable you to meet the privacy and security requirements of GDPR and other regimes for data protection and show that you have management plans in place for "appropriate technological and organizational measures" to protect the personal data you collect and protect the rights of data subjects in accordance with the Regulation's accountability principle (Article 5(2)). Check Information technology - Security techniques for info.

Article 42 (GDPR) refers to data protection certification systems and seals for data protection, as well as marks. Unfortunately, such mechanisms do not exist yet. If you comply with its rules and regulations it is possible for your business to receive an independent accreditation to ISO 27001 and then ISO 27701 certification. This would prove to authorities and other stakeholders that your organization is following international best practices for safeguarding personal information and data.