ISO 27701:2019
ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is the international standard that extends ISO/IEC 27001 for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). Developed to align with global data protection regulations like GDPR, this standard helps organizations handle Personally Identifiable Information (PII) responsibly and securely. Quality Asia offers comprehensive ISO 27701 Certification services in India, guiding businesses from gap assessment to final certification.
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What is ISO 27701:2019?
ISO 27701:2019 – Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) is a global standard that extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 for privacy management. It provides organizations with a comprehensive framework for managing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and other national data protection laws. The standard helps establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System in the context of your organization’s information security objectives.
At Quality Asia, we offer expert guidance, implementation support, internal audits, gap analysis, documentation, and end-to-end guidance for ISO 27701 certification tailored to your business needs.
Why is ISO 27701:2019 important?
With rising concerns over data privacy and stringent data protection laws globally, ISO 27701 certification is becoming a strategic requirement for organizations handling sensitive personal data. Whether you are a data controller or data processor, this certification demonstrates your proactive approach to privacy risk management and compliance.
This product is especially relevant for:
- IT and cloud service providers
- Fintech and BFSI sectors
- E-commerce and digital platforms
- Healthcare and telemedicine providers
- Any organization storing or processing personal data
By implementing ISO 27701, your organization sends a strong message about your commitment to responsible data handling and transparent privacy practices.
What are the benefits of ISO 27701:2019?
Implementing ISO 27701:2019 offers tangible privacy and security benefits:
- ✅ Builds on ISO 27001 to specifically address privacy risks
- ✅ Helps demonstrate compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other global laws
- ✅ Strengthens trust with customers, partners, and regulators
- ✅ Reduces risks of data breaches and non-compliance penalties
- ✅ Offers a structured approach to handling PII
- ✅ Improves governance around data collection, storage, processing, and sharing
- ✅ Enhances your internal controls and information security posture
- ✅ Increases competitive advantage in data-sensitive industries
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 27701:2019?
Achieving ISO 27701 certification through Quality Asia not only protects your customers' data but also adds significant value to your business:
- 💼 Market Differentiation: Stand out in the market with verified privacy practices
- 📈 Customer Confidence: Gain customer trust with transparent and auditable data handling
- 🌍 Global Acceptance: Improve your readiness for international contracts and cross-border data exchange
- ⚖️ Regulatory Alignment: Be audit-ready for any privacy law enforcement scrutiny
- 🔐 Data Risk Mitigation: Minimize legal, financial, and reputational damages from data breaches
- 🤝 Stakeholder Assurance: Show regulators, investors, and clients your commitment to data privacy
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
