ISO 27701 CERTIFICATION

Privacy Information Management Certification (PIMS)

Want to protect your company from data privacy risks, meet compliance obligations and win new business? Our experienced ISO 27701 consultants can help.

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What is ISO 27701 certification?

ISO 27701 is the international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). Published in October 2025, this revision replaces the 2019 edition and reflects the rapid changes in global privacy expectations and modernised ISO frameworks.

One of the most significant developments is that ISO 27701 is now a fully stand‑alone standard, no longer requiring existing certification to ISO 27001, making privacy certification more accessible to organisations that may not operate a full Information Security Management System but still process significant volumes of personal information.

How ISO 27701 can make a difference to your organisation

Build customer trust

Build customer trust by demonstrating strong, transparent and accountable privacy practices

Win more business

ISO 27701 Certification can help you win more business by showcasing your commitment to robust privacy standards that set you apart from competitors

Complete framework

Implement a complete framework that delivers end‑to‑end privacy governance, ensuring every aspect of personal data management is consistently controlled and protected

Regulatory compliance

Achieve regulatory compliance by aligning your privacy practices with internationally recognised standards and meeting the requirements of evolving data protection laws

Enhanced Certification

Achieve enhanced certification by adopting the latest privacy standards that strengthen your credibility and demonstrate your commitment to continuous improvement

Privacy risk management

Strengthen privacy risk management by proactively identifying, assessing and mitigating risks to personal data across your organisation

Our ISO 27701 certification lifecycle

Gap Analysis

We compare your current processes against the requirements of the ISO 27701 Standard and data protection best practice

ISO 27701 Gap Analysis

Implement

We project manage your implementation, developing key documentation and providing consultancy support

Implementing your ISO

Certification

We liaise with the external ISO assessors to organise the assessment and support you through the certification process

Get Certified

Improvement

Following certification, we help you to maintain and improve your privacy management system (PIMS) to ensure continued compliance

Managing your ISO

Why choose Teamwork IMS?

Experienced Professionals

Teamwork IMS is a leading provider of Compliance and Sustainability solutions to a wide range of business sectors worldwide. Our solutions support compliance, expedite ISO certification, promote sustainability and drive improvement initiatives. Our team of professionals includes MBCI, GDPR, ISEP, ESOS and ISO Lead Assessors, CMIOSH, CISSP, PCI Security Standards Council QSA qualified consultants.

Multi-disciplinary team

Our knowledge and experience across a broad base of management and technical Standards make us uniquely equipped to help organisations to develop a privacy information management system (PIMS) and integrate with existing management systems to achieve significant savings and efficiencies.

Part of your business

The continued success of both the project delivery and maintenance phases of our Compliance and Sustainability programmes is built on two key principles:

– The exceptional insight of our consultants, who consistently go beyond the Standards and services to identify, define, and align with the core business drivers that truly matter to our clients

– Our unique ability to integrate effortlessly with our clients’ teams, fostering collaboration and trust, and becoming a valued extension of their operations.

Global credentials

We have developed and led IAF National accredited ISO as well as other Standard and compliance-based service improvement programmes for private and public-sector organisations across an international client base.

Have you considered multiple Standards?

Save time and money by implementing Standards in parallel
Create an effective integrated management system and avoid duplication
Become globally recognised for best practices with multiple Standards
Add value to your business and strengthen your sales proposition
Gain a long-term compliance partner with our passionate consultants
Protect your business from threats by complying with all relevant Standards

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Frequently asked questions

Our organisation is already certified to ISO 27701:2019, what do we need to do now?

If your organisation is already certified to ISO 27701:2019, you will need to plan and complete a transition to the updated ISO/IEC 27701:2025 standard within the official transition period.

The new version replaces the 2019 edition and introduces changes such as updated structure, revised control mappings and its new status as a stand‑alone privacy management standard. Certification bodies will phase out audits to the 2019 version, and all organisations must transition within 36 months of publication, with transition audits typically aligned to regular surveillance or recertification audits to streamline the process.

To learn more, please view our 2025 Transition webpage

How long does it take to implement an ISO 27701-compliant Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)?

The time it takes to implement an ISO 27701-compliant PIMS can vary depending on the size and complexity of your organisation, but it typically takes between 6 to 8 months.

We already have high Standards of data privacy, why do we need ISO 27701 certification?

ISO 27701 provides a framework for protecting and managing the control and processing of personal information. For organisations with existing high standards of information security, the effort required to achieve ISO 27701 may be relatively low. The benefits of having a systematic, benchmarked approach to managing personal information will enhance protection from Cyber threats, meet regulatory compliance requirements, and possibly most significantly of all, help to build customer trust by demonstrating a commitment to data security.

Can Teamwork IMS guarantee successful certification?

We have a 100% success rate guiding our clients through ISO 27701 certification, however, it’s important to note that the certification that we support you through is carried by an entirely independent, accredited certification body and by its nature is not something we can ever guarantee. We believe this gives you a level of compliance that is second to none.

How do you stay up to date with the latest ISO Standards and best practices?

We stay up to date with the latest ISO Standards and best practices by maintaining active involvement in industry associations and participating in ongoing training and education programs. We also regularly review updates and revisions to the Standard to ensure our clients are always receiving the most current guidance and advice.

How do you help us prepare for ISO 27701 certification?

We can help you at every step of the way, firstly by conducting a gap analysis of your current privacy management practices, then by developing a customised implementation plan, providing training and support to your staff and finally by helping you navigate the certification process.