AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
The AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) provides a comprehensive framework for CPA practitioners and organisations to manage and report on privacy risk. It builds on the Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) and SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria for Privacy. The PMF includes nine privacy components: management, agreement/notice/communication, collection, use/retention/disposal, access, disclosure to third parties, security, quality, and monitoring/enforcement. Used in SOC 2 privacy engagements and privacy programme assessments.
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Framework Domains (10)
Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-A.1 | Individual Access Rights |
| PMF-A.2 | Access Request Process |
Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-A.1 | Individual Access Rights |
| PMF-A.2 | Access Request Process |
Agreement, Notice, and Communication
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-AN.1 | Privacy Notice |
| PMF-AN.2 | Purpose Specification |
| PMF-AN.3 | Privacy Agreements |
Collection and Creation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-CC.1 | Lawful and Fair Collection |
| PMF-CC.2 | Collection Limitation |
| PMF-CC.3 | Consent Mechanisms |
Data Integrity and Quality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-DI.1 | Data Accuracy |
| PMF-DI.2 | Data Quality Processes |
Disclosure to Third Parties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-D.1 | Third-Party Disclosure Controls |
| PMF-D.2 | Third-Party Agreements |
| PMF-D.3 | Onward Transfer Accountability |
Monitoring and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-ME.1 | Privacy Program Monitoring |
| PMF-ME.2 | Complaint Handling |
| PMF-ME.3 | Enforcement and Remediation |
Privacy Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-M.1 | Privacy Program Governance |
| PMF-M.2 | Privacy Policies and Procedures |
| PMF-M.3 | Privacy Risk Assessment |
| PMF-M.4 | Privacy Incident Management |
Security for Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-SP.1 | Information Security Program |
| PMF-SP.2 | Security Safeguards |
| PMF-SP.3 | Security Testing and Monitoring |
Use, Retention, and Disposal
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PMF-URD.1 | Use Limitation |
| PMF-URD.2 | Retention Periods |
| PMF-URD.3 | Secure Disposal |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF), you already cover:
GDPR
85%
22 controls mapped
Compare →UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
27%
7 controls mapped
Compare →NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
27%
7 controls mapped
Compare →+ 170 more: Azure Security Benchmark (27%), Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 (27%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)?
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) is a compliance framework from United States (AICPA) with 10 domains and 26 controls. The AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) provides a comprehensive framework for CPA practitioners and organisations to manage and report on privacy risk. It builds on the Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) and SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria for Privacy. The PMF includes nine privacy components: management, agreement/notice/communication, collection, use/retention/disposal, access, disclosure to third parties, security, quality, and monitoring/enforcement. Used in SOC 2 privacy engagements and privacy programme assessments. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) have?
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) has 26 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are Privacy Management (4 controls), Agreement, Notice, and Communication (3 controls), Collection and Creation (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) map to?
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) maps to 173 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GDPR (85% coverage), UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (27% coverage), NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (27% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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