ISO 27701 is an international standard for data protection
and privacy management. It provides guidelines and requirements for
implementing a privacy information management system (PIMS) within an
organization. This standard is an extension of ISO 27001 and 27002, which cover
information security management.
Certification
services for ISO 27701 are provided by third-party organizations known as
certification bodies. These bodies are responsible for conducting audits and
assessments to verify that an organization's PIMS meets the requirements of the
standard. Once an organization has been certified, they can use the ISO 27701
certification as a way to demonstrate their commitment to data protection and
privacy to customers and other stakeholders.
However, it's
important to note that ISO 27701 certification is not mandatory, and it does
not guarantee that an organization is compliant with all privacy regulations or
laws, but it is a way to demonstrate the organization's commitment and best
practice in data protection and privacy.