NIST Privacy Framework
NIST Privacy Framework v1.0. A privacy‑focused counterpart to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, organized into 5 core functions, 10 categories, and 30 subcategories.
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Framework Domains (8)
Communicate-P
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTPF-4 | Communicate-P - Privacy Notice, Transparency, and Individual Awareness |
Control-P
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTPF-3 | Control-P - Privacy Controls, Data Management, and Disassociated Processing |
Govern-P
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTPF-2 | Govern-P - Governance Policies, Risk Management Strategy, Awareness Training, and Monitoring |
Identify-P
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTPF-1 | Identify-P - Business Environment, Data Processing Inventory, Ecosystem, and Risk Assessment |
Protect-P Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTPF-5 | Protect-P Access Control (PR.AC-P) |
Protect-P Data Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTPF-6 | Protect-P Data Security (PR.DS-P) |
Protect-P Maintenance and Technology
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTPF-7 | Protect-P Maintenance and Protective Technology (PR.MA-P, PR.PT-P) |
Protect-P Processes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NISTPF-8 | Protect-P Information Protection Processes (PR.PO-P) |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIST Privacy Framework, you already cover:
ISO 27001:2022
88%
7 controls mapped
Compare →NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
88%
7 controls mapped
Compare →FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
88%
7 controls mapped
Compare →+ 244 more: ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT (88%), ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications (88%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST Privacy Framework?
NIST Privacy Framework is a compliance framework from United States with 8 domains and 8 controls. NIST Privacy Framework v1.0. A privacy‑focused counterpart to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, organized into 5 core functions, 10 categories, and 30 subcategories. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST Privacy Framework have?
NIST Privacy Framework has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Communicate-P (1 controls), Control-P (1 controls), Govern-P (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST Privacy Framework map to?
NIST Privacy Framework maps to 247 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27001:2022 (88% coverage), NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (88% coverage), FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) (88% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I get started with NIST Privacy Framework compliance?
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