ISO 27701:2025 Consultancy & Internal Auditing
ISO 27701 Overview
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 is the internationally recognised standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). It sets out the requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It provides guidance for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) controllers and processors who hold responsibility 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.
Unlike the previous ISO 27701:2019 edition, ISO 27701:2025 is a standalone management system standard. Organisations can now implement and seek certification against ISO 27701 independently of ISO 27001, although both standards can be integrated to support information security and privacy management.
ISO 27701 provides a structured approach to managing privacy risks, implementing appropriate controls and demonstrating accountability. It can also support organisations in meeting applicable data protection requirements, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
How can UICS help?
At UICS, our specialist ISO consultants and auditors make the journey to ISO 27701:2025 certification clear, structured and manageable. 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 an internationally recognised standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS), providing a framework to establish and maintain effective privacy governance, independently or alongside an existing ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS). Whether you process personal data as a controller, processor, or both, our experts help you build a structured, accountable and audit-ready PIMS.
Our ISO 27701 consultants support organisations across the UK and internationally, providing practical assistance with PIMS implementation, internal audits, gap assessments, transition to ISO 27701:2025 and preparation for certification.
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. This includes supporting the development of privacy policies, risk assessments, governance arrangements, operational controls and the documented information required for an effective PIMS.
ISO 27701:2025 Internal Audits
Independent, objective audits to evaluate conformity with ISO 27701:2025 and the effectiveness of your existing privacy management arrangements, highlight areas for improvement, and provide clear recommendations for corrective action, continual improvement and certification preparation. Our audits are evidence-based and provide clear reporting of findings, including identified nonconformities and opportunities for improvement.
PIMS Gap Analysis
A structured assessment of your current privacy controls, mapping them against ISO 27701:2025 requirements and identifying areas of conformity, gaps and the actions required to improve your readiness for implementation or certification.
ISO 27701:2025 Transition Support
For organisations operating a PIMS based on ISO 27701:2019, we provide transition gap assessments and practical guidance to identify and address the changes introduced by the 2025 revision. This includes reviewing existing management system arrangements, documentation and operational controls against the updated requirements.
ISO 27701 Certification Preparation
Support with certification readiness assessments, documentation reviews, internal audits and the management of identified gaps. We can also assist organisations during external certification assessments and with responding to audit findings, while certification decisions remain the responsibility of the appointed certification body.
Additional ISO Consultancy & Audit Expertise
Our experienced consultants also support a wide range of complementary ISO standards, including:
ISO 9001:2026 – Quality Management
ISO 14001:2026 – Environmental Management
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 27001:2022 – Information Security
ISO 27017:2026 - Information Security Controls for Cloud Service Customers (CSCs) and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)
ISO 27018:2025 - Information Security Controls for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) who process Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Our experience across multiple management system standards enables us to support organisations operating integrated management systems, helping to reduce duplication and align privacy management with existing governance, risk management and information security arrangements.
UK-Based Consultants, Supporting Organisations Worldwide
Although our consultants are UK-based, we work with clients around the world, including the USA, Asia, EU and Australia.
Wherever you are located, we’re committed to supporting you with practical ISO 27701 consultancy, independent internal auditing and certification preparation, helping your organisation establish, maintain and continually improve its Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
Our consultancy and auditing services can be delivered remotely, on-site or through a combination of both, depending on your organisation's requirements.
Support for UKAS 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 independent certification assessment and the ongoing maintenance of an effective Privacy Information Management System.
Accredited and non-accredited certification are not equivalent in terms of independent oversight and market recognition. We recommend that organisations consider the accreditation status, scope and recognition of their chosen certification body, particularly where certification is required by customers, contracts or procurement processes.
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.
Our services also include independent ISO 27701 internal audits, certification readiness assessments and practical support with the transition to ISO 27701:2025. We tailor each engagement to your organisation's size, complexity, existing management systems and privacy requirements.
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6 Benefits of Hiring an ISO 27701:2025 Consultant
Specialist knowledge from day one. Our experience in ISO management systems, privacy and information security enables us to quickly understand your existing arrangements, identify priorities and provide practical guidance towards achieving ISO 27701:2025 conformity and certification readiness.
Dedicated consultancy support. By engaging an external consultant, your organisation gains access to dedicated specialist support without having to divert significant internal resources away from their day-to-day responsibilities. We work alongside your team to support implementation, auditing and continual improvement.
Efficient and proportionate implementation. We focus on making the most of your existing policies, procedures and management system arrangements wherever appropriate. This helps reduce unnecessary duplication, supports efficient implementation and enables resources to be directed towards areas where improvements are genuinely required.
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. Our independent ISO 27701 internal audits are based on objective evidence and the applicable requirements of the standard. Where we identify nonconformities, weaknesses or opportunities for improvement, we provide clear findings and practical recommendations to support effective corrective action.
Knowledge. We provide practical guidance on ISO 27701:2025 requirements, certification preparation and privacy management, taking account of your organisation's activities, existing controls and regulatory obligations. Our advice is tailored to your circumstances rather than relying on generic templates or guidance.
Experience. Our experience supporting organisations of different sizes and across different sectors enables us to identify effective approaches, common weaknesses and practical opportunities for improvement. We bring this experience to each engagement to help organisations develop privacy management arrangements that are appropriate, sustainable and effective.
Benefits of ISO 27701:2025
We’ve all heard of the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. These establish legal obligations relating to the processing and protection of personal information. ISO 27701:2025 provides a structured management system framework that can help organisations manage their privacy risks, establish appropriate controls and demonstrate accountability for the personal data they process.
Implementing ISO 27701 can support privacy governance, risk management, the allocation of responsibilities, management of data subject rights, supplier oversight, incident management and continual improvement. Although certification does not automatically demonstrate full compliance with the UK GDPR or EU GDPR, it can provide valuable evidence of a systematic approach to privacy management.
ISO 27701 also has the added bonus of building trust with clients and customers as they know personal information is handled within a management system aligned with an internationally recognised standard. The reputational damage associated with the mishandling of personal information is huge. Ensuring your business has appropriate governance, risk management and operational controls in place can help reduce privacy risks, strengthen stakeholder confidence and support the continual improvement of your privacy management arrangements.
Additional benefits of ISO 27701:2025 include improved transparency and accountability, greater consistency in privacy-related activities, stronger integration between privacy and information security, and the opportunity to obtain independent certification of your Privacy Information Management System.
Related ISO 27001 Information Security Consultancy
UICS also provides ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) consultancy, independent internal auditing, gap assessments and certification preparation. Our ISO 27001 services can help organisations establish effective information security arrangements and integrate these with their privacy management requirements.
Additional ISO Consultancy and Auditing Services
Alongside ISO 27701:2025 Privacy Information Management consultancy, UICS provides independent internal auditing, gap assessments and certification support across other internationally recognised management system standards, including:
ISO 9001 Quality Management – Quality Management System (QMS) consultancy, internal auditing and ISO 9001:2026 transition support.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management – Environmental Management System (EMS) consultancy, internal auditing and ISO 14001:2026 transition support.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety – Occupational Health and Safety Management System consultancy, independent auditing and certification preparation.
ISO 27001 Information Security Management – Information Security Management System (ISMS) consultancy, internal auditing and gap assessments.
Our experience across multiple ISO standards enables us to support organisations operating integrated management systems, helping to align governance arrangements, risk management, internal audit programmes and continual improvement activities.
Learn more about our ISO 27001 consultancy and auditing services.