ISO 27701 - Privacy Information Management System
What is ISO 27701?
ISO/IEC 27701 is the standard for a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It sets requirements for how a business manages personal data, both as a controller and as a processor. In its 2025 edition the standard became stand alone and no longer operates only as an extension of ISO/IEC 27001.
Who is ISO 27701 for?
It applies to businesses that process personal data at volume or in sensitive categories: cloud and software providers, tourism businesses, clinics and diagnostic centres, insurance intermediaries, accounting and law firms, marketing agencies, and public sector bodies.
Benefits of ISO 27701
- Documented compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation
- Clear allocation of controller and processor roles and responsibilities
- Reduced exposure to fines and complaints
- Faster response to data subject requests
- A stronger position in customer due diligence reviews
- Controlled chain of subprocessors and third party providers
- Credibility with large clients and public authorities
- Integrated management alongside ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001
Certification Requirements
The ISO 27701 management system must meet the applicable legal requirements concerning the business, namely Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Greek Law 4624/2019, as well as the requirements of the standard. A record of processing activities, a privacy risk assessment and documentation of the technical and organisational measures in place are required.