ISO 27701 vs GDPR: How the Standard Maps to the Regulation

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Practical Mapping Tips

• Use RoPA / inventory rows to feed both Art 30 and PIMS operation evidence
• DPIA (Art 35) workflows feed PIMS planning and risk treatment
• Art 32 TOMs align with security control operation and SIEM monitoring
• Keep legal opinions and SA correspondence outside the SoA—link them as supporting evidence

How CyberSilo Helps

CSA for GDPR and CSA for Privacy share evidence objects so legal and certification programmes do not diverge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ISO 27701 certify GDPR compliance?

No. It certifies a PIMS against the standard. GDPR compliance remains a legal determination.

Should we do GDPR readiness or ISO 27701 first?

If buyers demand a certificate, start PIMS scoping early. If SA exposure or EU customers dominate, prioritise legal accountability artefacts first — then align the SoA.

Is UK GDPR covered?

UK GDPR is a separate regime. The same PIMS can support both if scoped and mapped carefully.

Related Privacy Resources

GDPR hub · GDPR certification myth · ISO 27701 certification