ISO 27701 Assessment

ISO/IEC 27701 is an extension to ISO/IEC 27001 that adds requirements for a privacy information management system (PIMS), giving organisations a structured way to manage personal data alongside their existing information security management system. An ISO 27701 assessment reviews how well an organisation's data handling practices, roles, and controls align with the standard's requirements for both data controllers and data processors. It is particularly relevant for organisations that already hold, or are pursuing, ISO 27001 certification and want to extend that same disciplined approach to privacy management.

Why This Matters

As data protection regulations proliferate across jurisdictions, organisations increasingly need a coherent, auditable way to demonstrate that privacy is managed systematically rather than through ad hoc measures. ISO 27701 provides a recognised framework that can help map internal practices to multiple regulatory regimes, reducing duplication of effort and giving customers and partners confidence in how personal data is handled. Because privacy failures often stem from unclear ownership or inconsistent processes rather than a single technical flaw, a management-system approach helps address root causes rather than symptoms.

How We Help

PIMS Gap Assessment

We assess existing privacy practices and, where applicable, the underlying ISO 27001 ISMS, against the additional requirements of ISO 27701, identifying what needs to be added or adapted.

Controller and Processor Role Clarification

We help organisations clarify their role as data controller, processor, or both, and apply the corresponding control sets accurately, which is often one of the more complex aspects of implementation.

Privacy Control Implementation

We support the implementation of privacy-specific controls covering consent, data subject rights, retention, and third-party data sharing, integrated with existing information security controls rather than run as a separate parallel system.

Certification and Audit Support

We assist with the internal audits, documentation, and evidence gathering required to pursue or maintain ISO 27701 certification alongside an existing or new ISO 27001 certification.

Who Needs This

• Organisations already certified, or pursuing certification, against ISO 27001
• Data processors handling personal data on behalf of clients
• Companies operating across jurisdictions with varying privacy regulations
• Organisations seeking a unified framework for security and privacy management

Our Approach

We build privacy management on top of existing security governance wherever possible, avoiding duplication and ensuring that privacy controls are integrated into everyday operations rather than treated as a separate compliance silo. Our recommendations reflect the organisation's actual data flows and third-party relationships, not just the language of the standard.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with ISO 27701 assessment, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.