![]() Anyone struggling with the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) should look no further than ISO 27001. It’s the international standard for information security, and its framework is close enough to the Regulation’s that many experts consider it a perfect launchpad for a GDPR compliance project. Certifying to the Standard means you’re already halfway to GDPR compliance, plus you’ll experience the general benefits of ISO 27001 certification. And, unlike the GDPR, ISO 27001 provides clear instructions on the steps you need to follow in order to stay secure. What is ISO 27001? ISO 27001 outlines three essential aspects or ‘pillars’ of effective information security: people, processes and technology. This three-pronged approach helps organisations defend themselves from both highly organised attacks and common internal threats, such as accidental breaches and human error. Its requirements are similar in many places to the GDPR, but whereas the Regulation only occasionally suggests specific practices (such as encryption), ISO 27001 lays out clearly what organisations need to do to remain secure. How ISO 27001 helps ISO 27001’s requirements overlap with the those outlined in Article 32 of the GDPR:
Article 32 also mandates that organisations address risks that could lead to the “accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to personal data”. An effective ISMS (information security management system) that conforms to ISO 27001 will meet all these requirements. We identify the key requirements of ISO 27001 for you and will outline a structured approach to implementation based around:
If you would like to look at how to implement an ISO 27001 management system, then simply contact us. Or, if you want to see what's involved in more detail, then get a completely free, no obligation, totally tailored ISO Gap Analysis for your business (only available to UK businesses).
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