ISO/IEC 27701 – what is it?

ISO/IEC 27701 is an extension of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard that defines requirements for a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and governs the processing of personal data within an organization. The international ISO/IEC 27701 standard introduces additional controls for the roles of data controller and data processor, including consent management, data minimization, protection of data subject rights, and control over the lifecycle of personal information. The standard integrates with ISMS and extends it by adding requirements for privacy protection and transparency of data processing.

In practical application, DSTU ISO/IEC 27701 is used as the national adaptation of the standard for organizations that process personal data in Ukraine and must ensure compliance with international privacy requirements. Implementation involves formalizing data processing procedures, auditing access, managing privacy incidents, and integrating with regulatory requirements, including GDPR. The use of ISO/IEC 27701 improves transparency in handling personal data, reduces legal risks, and ensures a systematic approach to privacy management in enterprise and cloud environments.