GDPR vs ISO 27701 - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

GDPR vs ISO 27701: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue GDPR or ISO 27701 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.

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GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data protection law.

Service Providers

53

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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ISO 27701

ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001 for privacy information management.

Service Providers

8

Regional Coverage

3 regions

Industry Coverage

4 industries

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Dimension	GDPR	ISO 27701
Service Count	53	8
Regions	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more	Global United Kingdom United States
Industries	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more	Finance Healthcare Manufacturing Technology

Which Do You Need?

Choose GDPR if:

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

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

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