Blancco is the first data erasure company to achieve ISO 27701 certification in multiple offices around the world. This certification, which sets the global standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS), also shows our dedication to achieving the highest levels of privacy compliance. Here’s what this means for you. 

Shraddha Sharma Shraddha Sharma serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Blancco Technology Group in Pune, India. Her areas of expertise include data privacy compliance, risk management, contract negotiation, and statutory advisory across various jurisdictions. She leverages her deep understanding of global privacy regulations to steer data protection initiatives at Blancco and beyond.

What is ISO 27701:2019?  

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is internationally recognized as a framework for information security management. It enables organizations to protect sensitive data by implementing effective risk mitigation strategies and controls. These measures aim to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information.  

ISO 27701:2019 builds on this parent standard by adding privacy requirements. It does this through a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).  

This add-on focuses on handling personally identifiable information (PII), consolidating an organization’s ability to enforce privacy rights. It also enables compliance with international data privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.  

ISO 27701:2019 guidance includes:  

• Defining roles and responsibilities: Establishing accountability for PII controllers and processors.  
• Mapping data flows: Documenting how PII is collected, processed, stored, and shared to identify risks.  
• Assessing privacy risks: Analyzing and mitigating risks related to PII management.  
• Implementing privacy controls: Using measures like encryption, access restrictions, and data minimization.  
• Managing data breaches: Establishing clear processes to detect, report, and resolve breaches.  

By adopting ISO 27701, organizations enhance their data protection practices and demonstrate compliance with global privacy standards.

What our ISO certification means for Blancco customers  

Blancco’s expanded ISO 27701 certification shows our commitment to protecting data privacy and security worldwide. As the first in the data erasure industry to earn this certification across multiple continents, we’re proud to strengthen our position as a trusted leader in data security.  

This milestone extends our certification to operations in the U.S., Finland, and Ireland, giving our customers even greater confidence in meeting their compliance needs.  

Privacy regulations are constantly changing. Our proactive approach helps organizations stay ahead, offering a reliable and secure partner for those who prioritize data protection and compliance.  

Meeting the data erasure industry’s highest standards  

Our customers rely on our software to address a wide range of privacy requirements associated with end-of-life data and assets. Compliance is about more than just technology; the development environment itself must meet rigorous, audited, and approved standards.  

Blancco’s ISO 27701 certification shows our commitment to robust privacy management practices. It supports our customers’ compliance efforts by verifying we meet the highest standards of data privacy and integrity. 

Blancco stays ahead so your compliance never falls behind 

Blancco is committed to keeping products and certifications up to date to meet the latest compliance expectations. That ongoing focus helps customers trust that their data erasure processes are built on the most current privacy frameworks available. 

PIMS certifications across multiple locations demonstrate the consistent, global standards customers can rely on when managing sensitive data. By working with a partner that invests in the highest levels of data privacy, organizations gain confidence, audit readiness, and peace of mind that their compliance needs are being met—now and into the future. 

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