ISO 27701 vs SOC 2 - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

ISO 27701 vs SOC 2: Which Framework Do You Need?

Human

AI Agent

Wondering whether to pursue ISO 27701 or SOC 2 certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

Human

AI Agent

ISO 27701

ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001 for privacy information management.

Service Providers

8

Regional Coverage

3 regions

Industry Coverage

4 industries

Browse all ISO 27701 services →

SOC 2

SOC 2 is a compliance framework developed by the AICPA for service organizations.

Service Providers

41

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

Browse all SOC 2 services →

Dimension	ISO 27701	SOC 2
Service Count	8	41
Regions	Global United Kingdom United States	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more
Industries	Finance Healthcare Manufacturing Technology	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more

Which Do You Need?

Choose ISO 27701 if:

- Your clients or partners require ISO 27701 certification
- You operate in regions where ISO 27701 is the standard
- You need a ISO 27701-specific compliance approach

Choose SOC 2 if:

- Your clients or partners require SOC 2 certification
- You operate in regions where SOC 2 is the standard
- You need a trust-based compliance report approach

Frequently Asked Questions