{"id":7226,"date":"2025-10-16T14:50:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T13:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/standards\/\/\/\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:14:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:14:59","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-the-updated-privacy-standard","status":"publish","type":"standard-post-filter","link":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/standards\/iso-27701\/insights\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-updated-privacy-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO\/IEC 27701:2025 \u2013 What You Need to Know About the Updated Privacy Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\u00a0New\u00a0Chapter for\u00a0Privacy\u00a0Management<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

The world of data privacy doesn\u2019t stand still and neither do the standards that help organisations protect personal information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

On\u00a0<\/span>14th\u00a0October 2025<\/span><\/b>, ISO and the IEC released\u00a0<\/span>ISO\/IEC 27701:2025<\/span><\/b>, the latest version of the global Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) standard.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This update is a\u00a0<\/span>major step forward<\/span><\/b>. For the first time, ISO\/IEC 27701<\/a> is now a\u00a0<\/span>standalone standard,<\/span><\/b>\u00a0no longer\u00a0just\u00a0an extension of ISO\/IEC 27001<\/a>.\u00a0That means organisations can now achieve privacy\u00a0certification in their own right, without\u00a0first certifying to ISO\/IEC 27001.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Why the\u00a0Update\u00a0Matters<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

When ISO\/IEC 27701 was first published in 2019, it helped bridge information security and privacy management, supporting compliance with the\u00a0<\/span>GDPR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and other data protection laws.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But in the years since, the world has changed dramatically,\u00a0from the rise of\u00a0<\/span>AI and machine-learning technologies<\/span><\/b>\u00a0to evolving\u00a0<\/span>cross-border data regulations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>cloud-based processing<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The 2025 edition reflects this new reality. It\u2019s designed to help organisations build\u00a0<\/span>trust and accountability<\/span><\/b>\u00a0into every aspect of how they manage personal data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c<\/span>ISO\/IEC 27701:2025 empowers organisations to manage privacy risks confidently\u00a0–\u00a0whether they\u2019re a small tech start-up or a global enterprise.<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span>\u00a0
\r\n<\/span>Victoria Kliche, Product Scheme Manager, British Assessment Bureau.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What\u2019s\u00a0New in ISO\/IEC 27701:2025<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\r\n

1. A standalone framework for privacy<\/h3>\r\n

Organisations can now implement and certify a full\u00a0<\/span>Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0without needing ISO\/IEC 27001 certification first.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Of course, the two standards\u00a0remain\u00a0compatible for those who want an integrated approach to security and privacy.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\r\n

2. A modern approach to privacy risk<\/h3>\r\n

The new version directly addresses emerging challenges like:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  • AI-driven data processing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Cross-border data transfers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Cloud and SaaS environments<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Third-party data processors<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    3. Stronger governance and leadership<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

    Privacy is now clearly linked to\u00a0<\/span>corporate governance<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

    Leaders must set privacy\u00a0objectives, track performance (KPIs), and embed privacy risk management into wider business strategy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

    4. Updated structure and controls<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

    Controls have been reorganised and simplified:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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    • Annex A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Controls for PII Controllers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
    • Annex B:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Guidance for Controllers and Processors<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
    • Annex C:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Aligned security controls (ISO\/IEC 27001:2022)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

      \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      A\u00a0New\u00a0Accreditation\u00a0Framework<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

      Alongside the standard, ISO also released\u00a0<\/span>ISO\/IEC 27706:2025<\/span><\/b> –\u00a0the accreditation framework for certification bodies like British Assessment Bureau<\/span>.\u00a0It defines the competence and conformity requirements we must meet to assess Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      In practice, this means:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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      • Updating audit frameworks and methodologies<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
      • Ensuring auditors have enhanced privacy-specific\u00a0expertise<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
      • Aligning systems and documentation with the 2025 requirements<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

        \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

        What\u00a0This\u00a0Means for\u00a0Certified\u00a0Organisations<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

        If your organisation is already certified to ISO\/IEC 27701:2019,\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0worry\u00a0–\u00a0your certification\u00a0remains\u00a0valid for now.\u00a0A formal\u00a0<\/span>transition period<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(expected to last 2\u20133 years) will allow you to move to the 2025 standard once accreditation guidance is released.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

        Here are some\u00a0<\/span>steps you can take now<\/span><\/b>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\t
        • Carry out a\u00a0<\/span>gap analysis<\/span><\/b>\u00a0between 2019 and 2025 requirements<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
        • Review\u00a0<\/span>privacy roles and responsibilities<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
        • Update your\u00a0<\/span>supplier and processor contracts<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
        • Start engaging with your\u00a0<\/span>certification body<\/span><\/b>\u00a0to plan your transition<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

          \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          How British Assessment Bureau<\/span>\u00a0is\u00a0Preparing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

          At British Assessment Bureau<\/span>,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0already taking steps to align with ISO\/IEC 27701:2025.\u00a0Our audit and training programmes are being updated to reflect the new requirements, and enhancements are being made to\u00a0our systems\u00a0to support the revised framework.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          \u00a0<\/p>\r\n

          Looking\u00a0Ahead<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

          ISO\/IEC 27701:2025\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just a technical update,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0an opportunity for organisations to take a proactive, transparent approach to data privacy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          As technology evolves, so too must our commitment to protecting personal information.<\/span> <\/span>At British Assessment Bureau<\/span>,\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0continue to help our clients\u00a0<\/span>stay compliant, stay trusted, and stay ahead<\/span><\/b>\u00a0in the ever-changing privacy landscape.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Learn about ISO\/IEC 27701:2025, the updated privacy standard helping organisations manage data privacy, compliance and emerging risks effectively.","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":7228,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"standard-post-categories":[31],"standard-post-tags":[92],"class_list":["post-7226","standard-post-filter","type-standard-post-filter","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","standard-post-categories-insights","standard-post-tags-iso-27701"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nISO\/IEC 27701:2025 \u2013 Updated Privacy Standard 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