Who Needs ISO/IEC 27701 Certification?
ISO 27701 certification demonstrates your PIMS has been independently audited for how PII is governed and protected.
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SaaS and Cloud Service Providers -
BFSI and FinTech Organizations
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Healthcare and Health Tech
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BPO / KPO Handling Customer Data
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E-Commerce and Consumer Platforms
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HR, Payroll and MarTech Platforms
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Data Processors Serving Global Clients
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Organizations Running DPDP or GDPR Programs
Our ISO 27701 Certification Approach
A clear, independent audit process from application through certification and ongoing assurance.
Deliverables You Can Expect
Documented audit outputs for your privacy, compliance, DPO, and board reporting requirements.
Audit Scope Review
Review of proposed PIMS scope, PII roles, locations, processing activities, and applicability.
Stage 1 Audit Report
Documentation and readiness review determining preparedness for Stage 2.
Stage 2 Audit Report
Evaluation of PIMS implementation, effectiveness, and conformity against ISO/IEC 27701:2025 requirements.
Surveillance Audit Plan
Scheduled annual surveillance audit cycle to maintain certification validity throughout the 3-year cycle.
Certification Decision
Independent technical review and certification decision based on audit outcome.
ISO/IEC 27701 Certificate
Formal certificate issued after successful completion and closure of applicable findings.
Every deliverable is documented, audit-ready, and issued as part of a transparent certification process, with no ambiguity and no surprises.
ISO Certification Packages
Package scope and availability are confirmed at application review, based on your size and complexity.
Standalone PIMS Certification
Ideal for organizations certifying a privacy management system on its own for the first time.
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Application review
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Stage 1 audit
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Stage 2 audit
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Certification decision
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Certificate issuance
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Surveillance cycle
Integrated ISO Certification Suite
Ideal for organizations combining ISO 27701 with ISO 27001 and other management system audits.
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ISO 27001
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ISO 27701
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ISO 42001
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ISO 9001
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ISO 22301
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Coordinated audit planning
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Reduced audit duplication
Enterprise Multi-Site Program
For large, global, or multi-location organizations operating under a single PIMS scope.
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Multi-site sampling
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Central function review
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Location-wise audit planning
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Consolidated certification cycle
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Surveillance and recertification planning
Why Choose QRC for ISO/IEC 27701 Certification?
Independent certification. Structured audits. Multi-standard capability. Global delivery experience.
Impartial privacy certification with a clear, conflict-free audit and decision-making process.
Defined certification journey covering Stage 1, Stage 2, certification decision, surveillance, and recertification.
Coordinated certification pathways across ISO 27701, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301 and related standards.
Experience supporting organizations across multiple regions, industries, and multi-location certification environments.
How Organizations Have Certified with QRC
Achieving ISO/IEC 27701 Certification: Strengthening Privacy Governance Through Independent Assurance
This case study examines the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification journey of a multinational IT services and consulting organization. With an established ISO/IEC 27001-certified ISMS, the organization…
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Practical guides to help you understand and navigate the certification process.
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Transition: What Organizations Need to Know
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Advantages of ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification
ISO/IEC 27701 was created to assist organisations in adhering to privacy legislation all over the world.
How ISO 27701 Eases Compliance With Other Privacy Standards?
How ISO 27701 implementation can ease in meeting other privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA etc
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ISO/IEC 27701:2025 is a standalone management system standard, so your PIMS can be certified on its own. Organizations holding ISO 27001 can combine audits to reduce duplication.
Stage 1 reviews your PIMS documentation, scope, PII processing roles, privacy risk assessment, and Statement of Applicability to determine readiness. Stage 2 verifies implementation and effectiveness of the PIMS against ISO/IEC 27701:2025 requirements.
Existing 2019 certificates remain valid until the transition period ends in October 2028. QRC plans the transition audit alongside a scheduled surveillance or recertification audit where possible.
No. Certification confirms conformity with ISO/IEC 27701, not legal compliance with any privacy law. It does provide independent evidence of how your organization governs PII.
Certification follows a three-year cycle with annual surveillance audits in Year 1 and Year 2. A full recertification audit is conducted before the end of Year 3.
Ready to Begin Your ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Certification?
Start with a clear scope and a structured path to certification.