ISO/IEC 29100 – Privacy Framework Assessment
Company Certification Int. offers a structured Privacy Framework Assessment based on ISO/IEC 29100, the international guideline that defines a common privacy terminology and outlines principles for protecting personally identifiable information (PII). While not certifiable, our conformity assessment helps your organization align with global privacy best practices.
What Is ISO/IEC 29100?
ISO/IEC 29100 provides a high-level framework that:
Establishes privacy principles for handling PII
Defines key privacy terminology
Identifies actors and roles in PII processing
Supports compliance with privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PDPA)
Enables organizations to embed privacy-by-design
Our Assessment Services
We assess your organization’s alignment with ISO/IEC 29100 through:
Review of privacy policies, notices, and practices
Mapping PII life cycle stages and risk points
Gap analysis against privacy principles
Recommendations for improving governance and controls
Issuance of a Conformity Assessment Certificate
Key Benefits
Enhances trust with clients and stakeholders
Supports regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
Promotes privacy-by-design and by-default practices
Reduces risk of data breaches and non-compliance fines
Positions you for future ISO 27701 certification
Who Should Consider This?
Organizations processing personal or sensitive data
Data controllers and processors
SaaS platforms, e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, and HR systems
Startups seeking privacy readiness before product launch
Compliance, DPOs, and legal teams
What You’ll Receive
Privacy Framework Assessment Report
Custom recommendations for improvement
Alignment summary with ISO/IEC 29100
Awareness training options for staff
Non-accredited Conformity Certificate
Our Approach
Remote interviews with data owners and privacy teams
Review of existing PII handling procedures
Risk analysis and remediation planning
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Is ISO/IEC 29100 a certifiable standard?
A1: No. It’s a guideline. We offer conformity assessment services to help you demonstrate alignment.
Q2: How is it different from ISO 27701?
A2: ISO 29100 provides general privacy principles. ISO 27701 builds on ISO 27001 to implement a full privacy information management system.
Q3: Is it helpful for GDPR compliance?
A3: Yes. The principles of ISO/IEC 29100 are aligned with GDPR and other global privacy regulations.
Q4: Who conducts the assessment?
A4: Our certified privacy and information security professionals assess your organization remotely or onsite.
Show Your Commitment to Privacy
Strengthen your privacy posture with ISO/IEC 29100 Assessment from Company Certification Int.
The Certification Process
Online gap analysis allows us to see the current
- quality benchmark within your organization,
- the finances required
- the time required for this project (System and Certification Fee)
Your Estimate will be shared with you in 24 hours.
Upon Estimate Approval the project starts:
- A client executive is assigned to your project
- Contact information is shared with you
- The Payment details are provided to you
All Support is delivered Online.
The Client Executive will provide the Documentation Templates and explain to you how to amend it.
You will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Identify your core or business processes.
- Amend documentation that meets your business needs. (Policy statements, objectives, manuals, work instructions, job descriptions, forms.)
- Encourage employees to be aware of the new documented system
- Review, approve, and distribute the documents to those who need access to the information.
- Ensure procedures are being performed as documented.
- Ensure employees are trained properly for the tasks they are performing.
- Create effective reporting systems.
- Monitor the effectiveness of your processes through the use of measurable data, where possible.
- Review and take action to improve in the areas required.
- Plan internal auditing activities.
- Submit your management system documentation for review to ensure it complies with the applicable standard.
- Prepare for review by an external auditor to confirm that the system’s requirements are being satisfied and that the management system is implemented effectively.
- Obtain ISO Certifcaiton
- This periodic on-site review is usually conducted annually.
- It ensures that the certified business continues to comply with Standard requirements, as confirmed during the Recertification Audit at the certification cycle's outset.
- Most are conducted remotely.
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