Is There a GDPR Certification? ISO 27701, Europrivacy and Article 42 Explained

Article 42 Certification

Member States, supervisory authorities, the Board, and the Commission encourage establishment of data-protection certification mechanisms. Seals/marks must be approved under the GDPR framework. Scope and criteria vary by scheme.

ISO 27701

ISO/IEC 27701 extends an ISO 27001 ISMS with privacy controls for controllers and processors. It is a management-system certification, not “GDPR certified,” but maps well to accountability and Art 32 themes. See ISO 27701 vs GDPR.

Europrivacy

Europrivacy is an example of a GDPR-oriented certification scheme used in the market. Always verify current accreditation status and scope before relying on it in contracts.

How CyberSilo Helps

• Evidence automation that supports both regulatory readiness and PIMS programmes
• Honest positioning: CSA does not issue GDPR certificates

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I become ‘GDPR certified’ like ISO 27001?

Not via one global mandatory certificate. Article 42 enables voluntary approved schemes; ISO 27701 is a related PIMS standard.

Do I need certification to process EU data?

No. You need to meet the Regulation. Certification may help demonstrate measures.

Does CyberSilo certify organisations?

No. We provide automation and evidence tooling.

Related GDPR Resources

GDPR hub · ISO 27701 · Software · CSA