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ISO 27018 (PII)

Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

ISO 27018 is the global standard which organisations use to implement and manage systems that protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as sensitive customer data. It is part of the broader ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 standards, but ISO 27018 focuses on safeguarding PII data on cloud services. Having effective systems for your organisation to become ISO certified increases customer trust and helps meet data protection regulations.

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What is ISO 27018?

In the ISO 27000 series, ISO 27018 holds a pivotal role, operating as a global standard dedicated to strengthening the safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within cloud environments.

Organisations seeking ISO 27018 certification aim to:

  • Enhance protection of PII: implement robust measures aligned with ISO/IEC 29100 privacy principles to improve the protection of Personally Identifiable Information.
  • Demonstrate compliance and expertise: obtain ISO 27018 certification from an accredited certification body, demonstrating proficiency in cloud data protection and compliance with ISO 27018 standards.
  • Address specific cloud security concerns: showcase readiness in addressing cloud-specific security concerns, thereby instilling confidence in stakeholders.
  • Foster trust and accountability: build trust among customers and stakeholders by showcasing a commitment to responsible data handling and cloud security practices.
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What are the benefits of ISO 27018?

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Implementing ISO 27018

Achieving ISO 27018 certification for the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) requires coordinated efforts across your organisation. Conducting a Gap Analysis, facilitated by a certification body, can assess the readiness of your PII protection measures before undergoing certification assessments.

As well as a Gap Analysis, training courses are also a good way to ensure your teams are prepared and understand what ISO 27018 certification involves. Certification Europe provides to support you. These are led by experts in the field of protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which cater to diverse organisational requirements, encompassing implementation strategies, internal auditing techniques and continuous improvement practices.

To find out more, simply click the course titles on the right or get in touch with our training team by completing this form.

Achieving ISO 27018 certification for the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) requires coordinated efforts across your organisation. Conducting a Gap Analysis, facilitated by a certification body, can assess the readiness of your PII protection measures before undergoing certification assessments.

As well as a Gap Analysis, training courses are also a good way to ensure your teams are prepared and understand what ISO 27018 certification involves. Certification Europe provides to support you. These are led by experts in the field of protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which cater to diverse organisational requirements, encompassing implementation strategies, internal auditing techniques and continuous improvement practices.

To find out more, simply click the course titles below or get in touch with our training team by completing this form.

Becoming Certified to ISO 27018

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Becoming Certified to ISO 27018

Stage One

The initial assessment determines if the mandatory requirements of the standard are being met and if the management system is capable of proceeding to Stage 2.

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Stage Two

The second assessment determines the effectiveness of the system, and seeks to confirm that the management system is implemented and operational.

2

Recommendation for Certification

At this point in the process we review any corrective actions taken to address findings raised at Stage 1 & 2. Certification may be recommended.

3

Certification Review & Decision

The organisations files are reviewed by an independent and impartial panel and the certification decision is made.

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Certification Achived

Successful certification is communicated to the client. Certificates are issued.

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ISO 27018 FAQs

We’re accredited by INAB and meet rigorous international certification standards, delivering ISO expertise to audit and certify ISO standards.

Accreditation is the process by which a certification body is recognised to offer certification services. To become accredited, Certification Europe is required to implement a Quality Management System which is assessed by an independent authorised body (INAB – Irish National Accreditation Board) to determine that it meets International Standards.

We’re audited annually to ensure our services meet the exact requirements of the relevant accreditation standards.

ISO 27018 certification is suitable for any organisation, large or small, in any sector.

The standard is especially suitable for protecting personal data such as payroll, HR or client’s payment details stored in a cloud environment. All organisations that collect, process and store personal data must demonstrate compliance with GDPR and show how they protect data.

If your organisation is already implementing an ISO 27001 ISMS, then you are covered for 70% of the regulations within ISO 27018. However, if you are operating using cloud base technologies then ISO 27018 has been seen as an effective bolt-on standard as companies wish to demonstrate GDPR compliance specifically with data that is stored on the cloud.

ISO 27001 is the international standard used by organisations worldwide to manage information security. It was first created by the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO).

ISO 27018:2019 is the latest standard in the ISO 27018 collection. Certification Europe assessors only provide accreditation to organisations to the latest standard.

ISO 27018 certification lasts for approximately three years. During this period, assessors are required to complete routine surveillance assessments every six months to ensure compliance with ISO 27018 standards.

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