With privacy breaches on the rise, safeguarding personal information has become a critical responsibility for all organisations. Did you know there were 1,113 notifications of privacy breaches in the last 12 months?
Both the Privacy Act in Australia and the GDPR in the European Union have long been established to protect individuals from the risk of data and privacy breaches. However, legislation alone cannot guarantee compliance; organisations need a structured system to manage personal data responsibly.
That’s where ISO 27701 comes in.
ISO 27701 is an international privacy extension to ISO 27001 and ISO 27002, designed to help organizations establish, implement, maintain, and continuously improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
This standard provides a practical framework for managing personally identifiable information (PII), ensuring alignment with data protection laws and building customer confidence through accountability and transparency.
Establishes clear privacy processes and governance.
Helps demonstrate alignment with GDPR, Privacy Act, and other privacy laws.
Encourages proactive identification and mitigation of privacy risks.
Shows commitment to protecting sensitive information.
Builds upon your existing ISMS framework, saving time and resources.
Improves internal awareness and accountability across all teams.
Requires time, training, and resources to establish and maintain compliance.
Certification involves continuous improvement and regular audits.
Navigating multiple privacy laws and jurisdictions can be challenging without expert guidance.
Success depends on management buy-in and company-wide participation.
Achieving ISO 27701 certification shows that your organization not only complies with privacy regulations but also actively demonstrates trust, transparency, and accountability in handling personal data.
As privacy expectations evolve and breaches increase, adopting ISO 27701 isn’t just about compliance it’s about building long-term customer confidence and business resilience.
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