A living collection of materials, research, and implementation resources for the ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) framework.
This repository serves as a knowledge base and resource hub for anyone working with, or studying, the ISO/IEC 27701:2025 standard.
It includes curated content, explanatory materials, and implementation aids that I continuously upload, refine, and expand over time. The goal is to make 27701 easier to understand, adopt, and integrate within existing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
The structure of this repository evolves as new material is added. You can expect:
- 📑 Framework Overview – Key concepts, structure, and terminology. coming soon
- 📚 Mapping References – Crosswalks to GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Privacy Framework, and other standards. coming soon
- 🧾 Side-by-Side Mapping: ISO 27701 vs 27001/27002 – Excel resource comparing clause-by-clause changes and privacy extensions. coming soon
- 🛠 Implementation Guides – Checklists, templates, and control mapping examples. coming soon
- ⚖️ Regulatory Context – How ISO/IEC 27701 aligns with EU/UK data protection laws and global privacy frameworks. coming soon
- 💬 Commentary & Notes – Analysis, commentary, and practical lessons learned. coming soon
- ISO/IEC 27701 official standard page
- ISO/IEC 27001 overview
- NIST Privacy Framework
- EU GDPR text (Eur-Lex)
This is a work-in-progress repository.
Expect continuous uploads of:
- Draft notes and research summaries
- Updated mappings and control clarifications
- New privacy compliance resources (GDPR, CCPA, AI-related standards)
Track changes via the Commits tab or click Watch to receive update notifications.
Contributions, corrections, or shared resources are welcome!
If you’d like to collaborate or propose improvements:
- Fork this repository
- Create a new branch (
feature/add-your-topic) - Submit a pull request
ISO/IEC 27701 provides a structured approach to extend your Information Security Management System (ISMS) into a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
It helps organizations demonstrate compliance with privacy laws by:
- Defining roles of controllers and processors
- Introducing privacy-specific controls and mappings
- Integrating data protection into information security governance
Maintained by Herman Errico
💼 Legal, compliance, and privacy practitioner focused on security and regulatory frameworks.
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This repository is shared for educational and professional reference purposes under the MIT License (see LICENSE).