NIST SP 800-122
Guide to Protecting the Confidentiality of PII
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Framework Domains (5)
NIST SP 800-122: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (NIST SP 800-122)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST122-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| NIST122-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| NIST122-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| NIST122-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| NIST122-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
NIST SP 800-122: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (NIST SP 800-122)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST122-01 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| NIST122-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| NIST122-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| NIST122-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| NIST122-05 | Data minimization requirements |
NIST SP 800-122: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (NIST SP 800-122)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST122-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| NIST122-20 | Records of processing activities |
| NIST122-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| NIST122-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| NIST122-23 | Data processing agreements |
| NIST122-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
NIST SP 800-122: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (NIST SP 800-122)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST122-13 | Encryption of personal data |
| NIST122-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| NIST122-15 | Access control for personal data |
| NIST122-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| NIST122-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| NIST122-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
NIST SP 800-122: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (NIST SP 800-122)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIST122-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| NIST122-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| NIST122-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| NIST122-09 | Right to data portability |
| NIST122-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| NIST122-11 | Right to object to processing |
| NIST122-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
Maps to 590 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIST SP 800-122?
NIST SP 800-122 is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 29 controls. Guide to Protecting the Confidentiality of PII It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-122 have?
NIST SP 800-122 has 29 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are NIST SP 800-122: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), NIST SP 800-122: Data Governance (6 controls), NIST SP 800-122: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIST SP 800-122 map to?
NIST SP 800-122 maps to 590 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (41% coverage), CCPA/CPRA (41% coverage), Chile DPL (41% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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