ISO 27701 Certification
Protect personal data and demonstrate privacy compliance with globally recognized ISO 27701 certification. Build customer trust, achieve GDPR readiness, and manage privacy risks with a certified Privacy Information Management System.
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What is ISO 27701?
ISO/IEC 27701 is the international standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). It provides a systematic framework for managing personal data, ensuring privacy compliance, and protecting the rights of data subjects across your organization.
Certification demonstrates to customers, partners, and regulators that you have implemented world-class privacy controls aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and other global data protection laws.
- PII Controller & Processor Controls: Tailored requirements for both data controllers and processors
- Privacy by Design: Embed privacy into every process, product, and service
- Global Regulation Alignment: Map controls to GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PIPEDA and more
Data Protection
Safeguard personal data throughout its lifecycle
Consent Management
Obtain and manage lawful consent
Data Subject Rights
Enable access, rectification and erasure
Breach Notification
Detect and report breaches promptly
Now a Standalone Standard
ISO 27701 can be certified independently or integrated with your existing ISO 27001 ISMS
Why Get ISO 27701 Certified?
Strengthen privacy compliance and gain stakeholder confidence
Privacy Protection
Systematically protect personal data with internationally recognized privacy controls
GDPR Compliance
Demonstrate compliance with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD and other global privacy regulations
Customer Trust
Win more business by proving your commitment to protecting personal data
Avoid Costly Fines
Reduce the risk of regulatory penalties, breach costs, and reputational damage
Path to ISO 27701 Certification
A streamlined approach designed for efficiency and minimal disruption
Application
Submit your application and scope. We review and provide a quote.
Stage 1 Audit
Documentation review to assess PIMS readiness.
Stage 2 Audit
On-site assessment of privacy control implementation effectiveness.
Certification
Receive your globally recognized ISO 27701 certificate.
Transparent, Competitive Pricing
Our ISO 27701 certification pricing is based on your organization's size, complexity, and scope—calculated per IAF MD 5 guidelines with no hidden fees.
What's Included:
- Application review
- Stage 1 & 2 audits
- Technical review
- 3-year certificate
- Certification decision
- Public register listing
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Calculate Your CostCommon Questions About ISO 27701
Quick answers to help you get started with privacy certification
ISO 27701 is an international standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). You need it to systematically protect personal data, comply with privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, build customer trust, and reduce the risk of privacy breaches and regulatory fines.
ISO 27701 was originally designed as an extension to ISO 27001, adding privacy-specific controls. It can now be implemented as a standalone PIMS or integrated with an existing ISO 27001 ISMS. Organizations with ISO 27001 can integrate it more easily, but ISO 27001 is not a prerequisite.
Typically 4-8 months from application to certification, depending on your organization's size, complexity, and whether you already have ISO 27001 in place. Organizations with existing ISMS infrastructure can achieve certification faster.
ISO 27701 provides a comprehensive framework that addresses most GDPR requirements, but it does not guarantee full compliance on its own. The standard was developed with GDPR in mind and certification demonstrates robust privacy controls. Organizations must still ensure they meet specific legal requirements of all applicable regulations.
ISO 27701 certification costs vary based on organization size, complexity, and scope. Small organizations typically start from $4,500, medium organizations from $7,500. Use our free ISO 27701 cost calculator for an instant, personalized estimate.
Yes! ISO 27701 can be implemented as a standalone Privacy Information Management System without requiring ISO 27001 certification. Many organizations choose to implement both together for a comprehensive security and privacy framework, but it is not mandatory.
A PII Controller determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (like a "data controller" in GDPR). A PII Processor processes data on behalf of the controller. ISO 27701 provides 27 controls for controllers and 12 for processors—organizations implement controls based on their role.
Your ISO 27701 certificate is valid for 3 years, with mandatory annual surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance and effectiveness of your PIMS. Recertification audit occurs before the certificate expires to renew for another three-year cycle.
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GuideISO 27701:2025 Transition Guide
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GuideISO 27701 Certification Audit Process
Stage 1, Stage 2, and what auditors evaluate for PIMS certification.
ArticleISO 27701 and GDPR
How ISO 27701 certification supports GDPR compliance and what it does not replace.
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