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ISO/IEC 27701:2025 – A New Era in Data Privacy

The protection of personal data and privacy management have become critical priorities for organizations in today’s digital landscape. At this point, international standards serve as a roadmap, guiding organizations toward establishing secure and sustainable privacy management infrastructures. In this context, the ISO/IEC 27701 standard, which shapes privacy management systems, has been updated and republished in its new 2025 edition.

What is ISO/IEC 27701?
ISO/IEC 27701 is originally developed as a privacy-focused extension to the Information Security Management System (“ISMS”) standard, ISO/IEC 27001. Its main objective is to ensure that organizations protect privacy when processing personal data, achieve compliance with relevant legal frameworks, and make their processes auditable on an international scale.

What Does the 2025 Update Bring?
The newly published ISO/IEC 27701:2025 introduces significant changes in privacy management. Under the revised version, organizations can now establish and certify a Privacy Information Management System (“PIMS”) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701 without holding an ISO/IEC 27001 certification.

This update provides flexibility particularly for organizations seeking to manage privacy processes without implementing a full-scale information security management system.

 

Key Highlights of the Updated Standard

  • Independent Implementation: ISO/IEC 27701 can now be applied independently, without reliance on ISO/IEC 27001.
  • Expanded Privacy Requirements: The standard has been aligned with current privacy laws, particularly the GDPR and other global data protection regulations.
  • Enhanced Risk-Based Approach: Enables organizations to manage their operational risks more effectively.
  • Global Compliance Framework: Establishes an internationally recognized structure for privacy management.

 

What Does This Mean for Organizations?
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 offers organizations both regulatory compliance and a competitive advantage. By systematizing the protection of personal data, it enhances customer trust, mitigates legal risks, strengthens resilience against data breaches, and contributes to the sustainability of corporate reputation.

For organizations operating under frameworks such as the KVKK (“Turkish Personal Data Protection Law”), GDPR, and similar data protection regulations, the standard’s new independent structure provides a valuable opportunity to streamline and accelerate compliance efforts.

Privacy is no longer merely a technical requirement; it is a fundamental prerequisite for organizational survival in the digital age. The newly published ISO/IEC 27701:2025 ushers in a new era of privacy management, offering organizations a more flexible, comprehensive, and independent roadmap for achieving global privacy maturity.

To enhance your organization’s data privacy maturity and establish a structure compliant with international standards, ISO/IEC 27701:2025 serves as a robust and reliable guide.

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