Privacy Information Management
ISO 27701 Overview
ISO 27701:2019 is an extension of ISO 27001 that sets out the requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It provides guidance for your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) controllers and processors who hold the esponsibility and accountability for the processing of personally identifiable information. It is applicable to all types and sizes of organisations, including public and private companies, government entities and not-for-profit organisations.
How can UICS help?
At UICS, our specialist ISO consultants and auditors make the journey to ISO 27701:2025 certification simple, clear, and as stress-free as possible. As an extension of your team, we provide friendly, professional support backed by extensive expertise in information security, data protection, and integrated management systems.
ISO 27701:2025 is the leading international standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS), providing a framework to enhance your ISO 27001 Information Security Management System with robust privacy and data-protection controls. Whether you process personal data as a controller, processor, or both, our experts help you build a compliant, accountable, and audit-ready PIMS.
Our ISO 27701:2025 Services Include:
PIMS Consultancy & Implementation
Tailored guidance to design, develop, and embed a privacy management system aligned with ISO 27701:2025 requirements and best practice.ISO 27701:2025 Audits
Independent, objective audits to evaluate your readiness, highlight areas for improvement, and provide clear recommendations for certification success.PIMS Gap Analysis
A structured assessment of your current privacy controls, mapping them against ISO 27701:2025 requirements and identifying exactly what needs to be addressed to meet the standard.
Additional ISO Consultancy & Audit Expertise
Our experienced consultants also support a wide range of complementary ISO standards, including:
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 27001:2022 – Information Security
ISO 27701:2019 – Privacy Information Management (previous edition)
UK-Based Consultants, Supporting Organisations Worldwide
Although our consultants are UK-based, we work with clients across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, London, Essex, Kent, the Midlands, Scotland, and around the world including the USA.
Wherever you are located, we’re committed to supporting you until your organisation is fully prepared to achieve—or maintain—ISO 27701:2025 certification.
Support for UKAS and Non-Accredited Certification Bodies
Our approach remains consistent whether you choose a UKAS-accredited certification body or a non-accredited option. We build strong foundations that prepare your organisation for long-term growth, future compliance needs, and the possibility of upgrading to accredited certification whenever you’re ready.
Flexible Engagement: One-Off Projects or Ongoing Support
Whether you need a focused gap analysis, a one-off project with complete knowledge transfer, or ongoing consultancy to manage your PIMS over time, UICS is here to guide you every step of the way.
Unique & Independent Consultancy Services — We are UICS.
Your partner in achieving robust, compliant, and trusted privacy management.
6 Benefits of Hiring an ISO 27701:2025 Consultant
It’s our day job, we hit the ground running. We know exactly where to start and what we need. This speeds up getting you certification ready.
You hire us to do one job and one job only. There are no distractions, no ‘just jobs’ that need doing quickly. No meetings to attend. When you hire us we will not stop until you are certification ready. Your employees can focus on their own jobs and nothing falls behind.
We save you time and money. The above two points are the time savers and by saving time, we save you money. Who doesn't want that?
We are independent, impartial and objective. This is something that can prove difficult when using employees. It’s possible, of course, but can prove difficult. We know what standards you need to test against and how you need to do it. If we think parts of your business aren't quite there or more work is needed we won't hesitate in letting you know.
Knowledge. We are on hand to answer any question you have about ISO’s and certification. Arguably so is google but can google answer the question in relation to your specific business? Do they know what your circumstances are? Do they know where you see yourselves in 5 years time? Consultants add that personal touch.
Experience. Our consultants have dealt with a wealth of businesses large and small. They’ve seen things work well and others, not so much. They bring this to the table.
Benefits of ISO 27701:2025
We’ve all heard of GDPR and the Data Protection Act. These set out a requirement for all organisations to ensure the privacy of all personal data they process. Unfortunately, they do not give much guidance on what this should look like. That is where ISO 27701 comes in and why it is incredibly beneficial for your organisation if you handle such information.
ISO 27701 also has the added bonus of building trust with clients and customers as they know personal information is handled to the international standard. The reputational damage associated with the mishandling of personal information is huge. Ensuring your business has the system in place to limit such issues cannot be understated.