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Why ISO 27701 Matters in 2025
The ISO 27701 landscape has fundamentally changed. Here's what's new and why organizations need to rethink their privacy information management strategies.
Standalone Standard & Enhanced Privacy Controls
ISO 27701:2025 is now a completely independent standard — no longer requiring ISO 27001 as a prerequisite. Released on October 14, 2025, this major revision introduces enhanced privacy controls for PII controllers and processors.
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First-time certification success with structured approach
Organizations struggle with privacy compliance
First major revision since 2019 — now fully independent
Standalone Privacy Standard
ISO 27701:2025 can now be implemented and certified independently. Organizations no longer need ISO 27001 certification to pursue privacy certification.
Enhanced Privacy Controls
New controls for PII controllers and PII processors, with 29 additional information security controls addressing cloud, AI, and modern data flows.
Harmonized Structure
Aligned with ISO's High-Level Structure (HLS), enabling seamless integration with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 42001 (AI management).
Industry Reactions
How different sectors are adapting to new ISO 27701:2025 requirements
Common ISO 27701 Compliance Gaps
Identify and address critical compliance gaps that expose your organization to privacy risks and regulatory penalties.
Incomplete PIMS Framework
Organizations often lack a comprehensive Privacy Information Management System framework, leaving critical privacy processes unprotected and non-compliant with ISO 27701 requirements.
Inadequate Privacy Risk Assessment
Insufficient privacy risk assessment methodologies fail to identify all personal data processing activities and their associated privacy impacts.
Outdated Privacy Controls
Existing privacy controls don't align with updated ISO 27701:2025 requirements, particularly for AI systems, cloud processing, and cross-border data transfers.
Insufficient Documentation
Incomplete documentation of PIMS processes, data processing records, and privacy control procedures leads to audit failures and regulatory non-compliance.
Lack of PII Lifecycle Management
Inadequate management of personal data throughout its lifecycle — from collection to deletion — creates compliance gaps and increases breach risk.
Missing Data Subject Rights Processes
Organizations lack systematic processes for handling data subject access requests, deletion requests, and consent management within required timeframes.
Our Structured Approach to ISO 27701 Compliance
A proven four-phase framework to achieve and maintain ISO 27701 compliance with minimal risk and maximum efficiency.
Gap Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of your current privacy posture and identification of gaps against ISO 27701:2025 requirements.
Deliverables:
PIMS Framework Implementation
Development and deployment of comprehensive Privacy Information Management System with privacy controls, policies, and procedures.
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Operational Integration
Integration of PIMS processes into daily operations with staff training and workflow optimization.
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Certification Preparation
Final audit preparation, compliance documentation, and support through the certification process.
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Expected Outcomes
First-time certification success rate
Reduction in manual compliance effort
Faster privacy impact assessments
Reduction in audit findings
Technology We Integrate
We integrate leading privacy and data protection technologies to create a comprehensive ISO 27701 compliance ecosystem.
Privacy Management Platforms
Real-time privacy monitoring and control effectiveness tracking
Data Discovery & Classification
Automated PII discovery and sensitive data classification
Consent Management
Consent collection, storage, and preference management
Data Subject Rights Automation
Automated DSR fulfillment and tracking
Privacy Impact Assessment Tools
Streamlined PIA/DPIA workflows and documentation
Vendor Risk Management
Third-party privacy risk assessment and monitoring
Integration Benefits
Seamless Integration
Pre-built connectors and APIs ensure smooth integration with your existing privacy and security stack
Vendor Agnostic
We work with your preferred vendors or recommend best-in-class privacy management solutions
Unified Dashboard
Single pane of glass for monitoring all ISO 27701 compliance and privacy activities
Sector-Specific ISO 27701 Challenges
ISO 27701 affects organizations across all sectors, each with unique privacy challenges and compliance requirements.
AI Companies
AI training data privacy and model governance requirements
Financial Services
Customer financial data protection and cross-border transfers
Insurance
Policyholder data management and underwriting privacy
Healthcare
Patient data privacy and health information protection
Technology
SaaS customer data processing and cloud privacy
Manufacturing
Employee data protection and supply chain privacy
Automotive
Connected vehicle data and driver privacy protection
Education
Student data protection and research data privacy
Retail & E-commerce
Customer profiling, marketing consent, and purchase data
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From Our ISO 27701 Experts
Insights from our team of privacy specialists who've helped hundreds of organizations navigate complex privacy compliance challenges.
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