ISO 27701
Privacy information management extension to ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
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Framework Domains (5)
ISO 27701: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (ISO 27701)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27701-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| ISO27701-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| ISO27701-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| ISO27701-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| ISO27701-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
ISO 27701: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (ISO 27701)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27701-01 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| ISO27701-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| ISO27701-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| ISO27701-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| ISO27701-05 | Data minimization requirements |
ISO 27701: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (ISO 27701)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27701-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| ISO27701-20 | Records of processing activities |
| ISO27701-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| ISO27701-22 | Cl. 6 Privacy-specific guidance — privacy by design and default as part of PIMS-specific requirements relating to ISO/IEC 27001 |
| ISO27701-23 | Data processing agreements |
| ISO27701-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
ISO 27701: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (ISO 27701)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27701-13 | Encryption of personal data |
| ISO27701-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| ISO27701-15 | Access control for personal data |
| ISO27701-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| ISO27701-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| ISO27701-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
ISO 27701: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (ISO 27701)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27701-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| ISO27701-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| ISO27701-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| ISO27701-09 | Right to data portability |
| ISO27701-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| ISO27701-11 | Right to object to processing |
| ISO27701-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
Maps to 590 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 27701?
ISO 27701 is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 29 controls. Privacy information management extension to ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 27701 have?
ISO 27701 has 29 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are ISO 27701: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), ISO 27701: Data Governance (6 controls), ISO 27701: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 27701 map to?
ISO 27701 maps to 590 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Colombia Habeas Data Law (45% coverage), India DPDP Act (45% coverage), Switzerland FADP (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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