AARC-360 ADDS ISO/IEC 27701:2019 TO ITS ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 CERTIFICATION BODY STATUS THROUGH IAS

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Feb 06, 2024, 09:00 ET

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of January 2024, AARC-360 is now accredited to certify companies under the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification Standard. MSCB-312-Cert.pdf (iasonline.org)

AARC-360 is delighted to announce adding the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management Systems) Certification Standard to its accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 standard. This accreditation signifies AARC-360's commitment to providing our clients with a full suite of Security and Privacy certifications.

The ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is an extension of our existing capabilities to certify under the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification Standards. ISO/IEC 27701:2019 specifies requirements and provides guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in the form of an extension to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 for privacy management within the context of the organization.

ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 is an international standard that sets out requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. It ensures that certification bodies operate with competence, consistency, and impartiality, providing confidence to clients and stakeholders.

Neelov Kar, AARC-360's ISO and Privacy Practice Leader, spearheaded our rigorous accreditation process. Along with other AARC-360 personnel, he developed the policies required as per ISO/IEC 17021 & ISO/IEC 27006 standards, implemented the required processes, trained our personnel, and coordinated the witness audit and office assessment. He will continue to lead the ISO practice and serve our clients.

Neil Gonsalves, AARC-360's Founder & CEO said, "With the addition of ISO/IEC 27701 to our already existing portfolio of internationally recognized accreditations, such as, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, DFARS, and HITRUST, AARC-360 continues to demonstrate adherence to rigorous quality management practices, competence in conducting conformity assessments, and a dedication to delivering services that meet the highest global standards. This accreditation will not only continue help us better serve our clients who have multiple compliance initiatives, but will make the process more effective and cost efficient for them."

About AARC-360:

AARC-360 is a PCAOB-registered CPA firm providing IT-focused assurance, advisory, risk and compliance services. Our customers gain tangible business value from our guidance that keeps their information, systems, and processes safe, secure and in compliance with applicable regulations. By providing a high quality, value added compliance experience, we make the right IT compliance and cybersecurity risk management attainable for our clients.

Contacts:
Brandy Hendry - [email protected]
Neelov Kar – [email protected]
Neil Gonsalves – [email protected]

SOURCE AARC-360