Uploaded on Apr 24, 2023
ISO 27701 specifies the requirements for a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and is an extension of the internationally recognized management system standard, ISO/IEC 27001. The following are the key requirements for ISO 27701 certification: Context of the organization: The organization should define the scope of the PIMS and identify the applicable privacy laws and regulations that it needs to comply with. Leadership: Top management should provide visible and active support for the PIMS, including ensuring that the organization's privacy policies and procedures are aligned with the ISO 27701 standard. Planning: The organization should conduct a privacy risk assessment to identify and evaluate privacy risks related to personal data processing activities. Based on this risk assessment, the organization should develop a privacy management plan that includes appropriate privacy controls to mitigate identified risks. Support: The organization should provide resources and support for the implementation and operation of the PIMS. This includes providing training and awareness programs for employees on the organization's privacy policies and procedures. Operation: The organization should implement the privacy policies and procedures that it has developed and ensure that personal data is processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. Performance evaluation: The organization should monitor and measure the effectiveness of the PIMS to ensure that it continues to meet the requirements of the ISO 27701 standard. This includes conducting regular privacy audits and reviews. Improvement: The organization should take corrective action to address any identified non-conformities or areas for improvement in the PIMS. The organization should also continually improve the PIMS based on the results of its monitoring and measurement activities. To achieve ISO 27701 certification, an organization must demonstrate that it has implemented a Privacy Information Management System that meets the requirements of the standard. This includes conducting a privacy risk assessment, developing appropriate privacy policies and procedures, implementing privacy controls, providing employee training and awareness programs, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of the PIMS, and taking corrective action to address any identified non-conformities or areas for improvement.
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