Cross-Framework Mapping

NIST Privacy FrameworkvsISO 27018

See exactly how NIST Privacy Framework controls map to ISO 27018. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

23
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
75%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

NIST Privacy Framework maps to ISO 27018 with 75% coverage across 6 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 8 NIST Privacy Framework controls identifies 2 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Protect-P Data Security.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 8 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Identify-P(1 mappings)

NISTPF-1Identify-P - Business Environment, Data Processing Inventory, Ecosystem, and Risk Assessment
ISO27018-04Regulatory compliance for cloud services

Control-P(1 mappings)

NISTPF-3Control-P - Privacy Controls, Data Management, and Disassociated Processing
ISO27018-08Privileged access in cloud environments

Communicate-P(3 mappings)

NISTPF-4Communicate-P - Privacy Notice, Transparency, and Individual Awareness3 targets
ISO27018-11Data classification for cloud
ISO27018-14Data backup and recovery in cloud
ISO27018-15Secure data deletion in cloud

Protect-P Access(4 mappings)

NISTPF-5Protect-P Access Control (PR.AC-P)4 targets
ISO27018-06Cloud identity management
ISO27018-07Multi-factor authentication for cloud
ISO27018-08Privileged access in cloud environments
ISO27018-16Virtual network segmentation

Protect-P Maintenance and Technology(3 mappings)

NISTPF-7Protect-P Maintenance and Protective Technology (PR.MA-P, PR.PT-P)3 targets
ISO27018-11Data classification for cloud
ISO27018-14Data backup and recovery in cloud
ISO27018-15Secure data deletion in cloud

Protect-P Processes(8 mappings)

NISTPF-8Protect-P Information Protection Processes (PR.PO-P)8 targets
ISO27018-03Cloud risk assessment
ISO27018-06Cloud identity management
ISO27018-11Data classification for cloud
ISO27018-12Encryption of cloud-stored data
ISO27018-14Data backup and recovery in cloud
ISO27018-15Secure data deletion in cloud
ISO27018-19Image and template hardening
ISO27018-20Cloud configuration management

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What are the key differences between NIST Privacy Framework and ISO 27018?

NIST Privacy Framework has 8 controls across its framework, while ISO 27018 covers 45 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 6 overlapping controls (75% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Protect-P Data Security, where 1 NIST Privacy Framework controls have no direct ISO 27018 equivalent.

How many controls map between NIST Privacy Framework and ISO 27018?

Of 8 total NIST Privacy Framework controls, 6 map directly to ISO 27018 controls — representing 75% coverage. The remaining 2 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping NIST Privacy Framework to ISO 27018?

2 NIST Privacy Framework controls have no direct equivalent in ISO 27018. The highest concentration of gaps is in Protect-P Data Security with 1 unmapped controls. These gaps represent areas where additional controls, policies, or documentation must be created to achieve compliance with both frameworks.

Which control domains have the most gaps between NIST Privacy Framework and ISO 27018?

The domain with the highest gap count is Protect-P Data Security (1 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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