ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management Consulting
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 · Privacy Information Management
For organizations that act as personal data controllers or processors and want a certifiable privacy management system. We assess gaps against ISO/IEC 27701:2025, define roles, map privacy obligations such as GDPR and DPDP, write the required documentation and prepare you for the certification audit.
Reviewed by Santhosh K, Principal GRC Advisor, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
What is ISO/IEC 27701:2025?
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 is the latest revision of the international standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). Unlike the 2019 edition — which was an extension of ISO/IEC 27001 — the 2025 version is a standalone standard that can be implemented independently or integrated with an existing ISMS. It aligns closely with global privacy regulations such as GDPR, DPDP, and CCPA, and strengthens requirements around AI-driven processing, data subject rights, and cross-border transfers.
Key Focus Areas
What our engagement includes
How the engagement works
Privacy Gap Assessment
We evaluate your current privacy practices against ISO 27701 and applicable regulations.
PIMS Implementation
We design and implement privacy controls that integrate with your existing ISMS.
Data Mapping & Classification
We help map personal data flows and classify data processing activities.
Policy Development
We create privacy policies, notices, and procedures tailored to your operations.
Audit Readiness
We prepare your organization for ISO 27701 certification audits with mock assessments.
Timeline and cost factors
Typical timeline: 3–5 months when built on an existing ISO 27001 ISMS; 6–9 months for organizations implementing both simultaneously. Cost depends on scope, organization size, number of locations and systems, current maturity and how much hands-on implementation support you need. Any certification, assessment or audit body fees are separate and set by that body.
ISO 27701 Consulting Services for Controllers and Processors
Our ISO 27701 consulting helps you build a privacy information management system that you can actually run and certify. As your ISO 27701 consultant, we confirm whether you act as a controller or a processor for each processing activity, assess gaps against ISO/IEC 27701:2025, write the PIMS documentation and map the controls to GDPR and DPDP duties. Our ISO 27701 consulting services work whether you build on an existing ISO 27001 ISMS or start with a standalone privacy system, since the 2025 edition no longer requires ISO 27001.
ISO 27701 Certification in India
More Indian companies are asking about ISO 27701 certification as DPDP obligations come into focus and global customers want proof of privacy controls. For ISO 27701 certification in India, we prepare your team through gap assessment, data mapping, policies, internal audit and mock assessments, then support you through the certification audit. If you already run ISO 27001, expect about 3 to 5 months; building both together typically takes 6 to 9 months. The certificate comes from an accredited certification body, whose fees are separate. One caution: the standard helps you organize and evidence privacy controls, but it doesn't replace your legal obligations under DPDP or GDPR.
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