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ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

ISO 27701 PRIVACY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PIMS)

The ISO 27701 standard is a guidance standard that specifies requirements for the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It is designed as an extension to ISO 27001, ISO 27002, and ISO 27006, focusing on the management of personal data privacy within organizations.

In Türkiye, with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) being considered among the legal requirements related to this standard, ISO 27701 has gained increasing importance. In the field of personal data protection, this standard provides the most comprehensive and systematic approach.

ISO 27701 offers guidance for data controllers and data processors who have responsibilities in the processing of personal data. By defining the requirements of a Privacy Information Management System, it contributes to the establishment of an accountable system within organizations.

The ISO 27701 standard is applicable to all data controllers and data processors that process personal data, including public and private organizations, government institutions, and non-profit organizations.

While ISO 27701, like ISO 27001, is based on a risk-based approach, it extends this approach by incorporating risks related to personal data and privacy in addition to information security risks. Organizations seeking certification to demonstrate the effective operation of an ISO 27701 management system are required to implement ISO 27001 or demonstrate the implementation of both standards through a single audit.

Benefits of the ISO 27701 PIMS Standard

  • Facilitates compliance with national and international data protection laws, regulations, and legislation such as KVKK and GDPR,

  • Provides assurance to all relevant stakeholders regarding the management of personal data privacy,

  • Offers guidance for data controllers and data processors,

  • Contributes to organizational transparency and accountability,

  • Facilitates the management of risks related to personal data and privacy,

  • Enables institutionalization of privacy management processes,

  • Supports the establishment of personal data protection and privacy awareness as part of organizational culture.