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GDPR and privacy for ISO certification

Privacy and ISO 27001 belong in one narrative: this guide maps GDPR duties to demonstrable ISMS evidence, from processors to DPIAs and breaches.

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GDPR and ISO 27001 work best as one story: processors, DPIAs, breaches and demonstrable controls in your ISMS.

What to document

  • Lawful basis, registers and processor agreements.
  • DPIAs linked to risk treatment.
  • Breach playbooks aligned with SOC timelines.
  • Evidence that matches your privacy notice and technical reality.

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Key takeaways

  • GDPR Article 32 and ISO Annex A reinforce each other when TOMs are measurable.
  • Processor registers need a living cadence, not a one-off spreadsheet.
  • Breach routing must align legal and technical timelines.
  • Link DPIA outcomes to risk treatment for credible board reporting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need separate privacy documentation?
Prefer integration: link DPIAs and registers to risks and controls, duplicate truth fails audits.

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