
Increasingly, data breaches are a significant risk to an organization’s operational continuity. Technologies are constantly changing and the need to implement an adaptable information security system is critical to enabling the use of these new technologies in a safe and confident manner.
Information Security Management System Certification demonstrates your commitment to your stakeholders that you have implemented a world-class risk-based data security management system.
What is ISO/IEC 27701:2022?
The data privacy extension to ISO 27001 is ISO 27701. It was created to meet the privacy and information security requirements set forth in GDPR, as well as other data protection regulations.
ISO/IEC 27701:2022 outlines the requirements and provides guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). As an extension, it is used as an add-on to an ISO/IEC 27001 and/or ISO/IEC 27002 management system, providing additional requirements and guidelines for privacy and security on top of an existing ISO management system approach.
ISO 27701 specifies PIMS-related requirements and provides guidance for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) controllers and processors that have the responsibility and are held accountable for PII processing. It is applicable to all types and sizes of organizations, including public and private companies, government entities and not-for-profit organizations.
Benefits of ISO/IEC 27701 Certification
A certified ISO 27701 PIMS will enable your organization to:
- Protect vital information assets of customers, employees, and the business
- Have defined processes and responsibilities to avoid breaches
- Address critical privacy and security issues efficiently and effectively
- Enhance privacy compliance and reduce the risk of regulation infractions
- Demonstrate to all stakeholders that effective systems are in place to support compliance to GDPR, CCPA and other related privacy legislation
Rapid adoption of ISO 27701 has been predicted with the increased demand for privacy regulation worldwide. Certification of an organization to ISO/IEC 27701 is one means of providing assurance that the organization has not only implemented a system for the management of privacy security in line with the international standard, but also maintains and continuously improves the system.
Why Choose PRI Certificationâ„ ?

We provide technical support such as clear direction on standard changes, standards interpretation, industry changes and other useful information during your certification.
Steps to ISO/IEC 27701:2022 Certification
- Request a quote and complete the application process with your Business Development Specialist.
- Once the quote is accepted, PRI Scheduling will work with you and your auditor to arrange assessment(s).
- You will be introduced to your Account Specialist, who will assist with audit coordination for the duration of your contract.
- Prior to your audit, you will submit planning documentation to the PRI virtual system (RMS). Your auditor will create an audit plan from this information and provide it to you for review. The audit is performed according to this plan.
- Once your audit is complete, technical review and approval takes place. Upon successful completion, your certification is issued and valid for three years.
- Your auditor and PRI Scheduling work with you to coordinate and complete annual surveillance audits.

