How ISO 27001 Supports Consumer Privacy: Part 1

Mounting regulatory pressure to protect individual privacy rights has turned safeguarding personal data into a business imperative. Regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States are at the forefront of this effort, imposing strict obligations on organizations that handle personal data. Meanwhile, most states are following California's lead and a issuing their own consumer .

Formulating a data privacy and security framework to support this patchwork of data protection laws can be difficult. Fortunately, an international standard that sets forth a workable framework exists: ISO 27001. This international standard offers a robust foundation for securing sensitive information and supporting data privacy compliance.