In today’s privacy-driven landscape, organizations must demonstrate how they manage and protect personal data. ISO/IEC 27701 is the international standard designed to help businesses extend their existing information security practices (ISO 27001) into the realm of privacy and data protection. It defines the requirements for building and maintaining a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)—and aligning with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other emerging data privacy laws.

Implementing ISO 27701 can feel complex and resource-intensive without the right tools. That’s why modern, AI-powered GRC platforms like Enactia are key to making privacy compliance efficient, scalable, and future-ready.

What is ISO 27701?

ISO 27701 builds upon the well-known ISO 27001 standard by adding controls specific to the handling of personally identifiable information (PII). It addresses the responsibilities of both data controllers and data processors, setting a foundation for accountable and transparent data privacy practices. Whether you’re managing internal privacy policies or responding to external regulations like GDPR, ISO 27701 gives you a globally recognized structure to follow.

How GRC Software Helps

A Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform like Enactia simplifies and accelerates the ISO 27701 journey by combining automation, collaboration, and intelligence:

• PIMS Enablement: Create, manage, and continuously improve your Privacy Information Management System with structured workflows, role assignments, and documentation controls.

• Data Governance & Mapping: Visualize and control your data flows through RoPA registers, data processing activities, and asset-level mapping.

• Risk & DPIA Management: Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments to evaluate data-related threats and mitigate them with aligned controls.

• Audit Readiness: Organize supporting evidence and documentation in one place, generate automated reports, and prepare confidently for certification audits or regulator inspections.

• Real-Time Compliance Monitoring: Track the status of privacy and security controls continuously to detect compliance gaps before they become liabilities.

• AI-Driven Control Mapping: Enactia uses artificial intelligence to map requirements across multiple frameworks (ISO 27701, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, etc.), helping you eliminate duplication and reduce audit fatigue.

Why Choose Enactia?

Unlike generic GRC tools, Enactia is purpose-built for privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. Designed with legal, compliance, and IT security professionals in mind, Enactia delivers:

• Dedicated modules for RoPA, DPIAs, Data Subject Requests, incident management, and third-party risk.

• A user-friendly interface for managing day-to-day privacy operations across departments.

• Centralized dashboards and reports for board-level visibility.

• Support for continuous improvement through real-time analytics and scheduled reviews.

By centralizing all your ISO 27701 activities in one intelligent platform, Enactia empowers you to shift from reactive compliance to a proactive, resilient privacy program.

Whether you’re a data controller or a processor, Enactia helps your team achieve and maintain ISO 27701 compliance with confidence, efficiency, and scalability.

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