02 · Prove

ISO 27701 Internal Audit

Independent assurance, without the theatre. We test whether your PIMS meets the standard and works in practice, with findings that are evidence-based, proportionate and clear on what to do next. It is your own audit, completed before the certification body’s.

Best forPre-certification readiness, annual audit programmes, surveillance preparation or an independent health check.
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What we do
  1. 01

    Plan the audit

    Agree objectives, scope, criteria, timetable, sampling approach and key contacts.

  2. 02

    Review documents and records

    Examine required PIMS information, processing records, operating evidence and corrective actions.

  3. 03

    Interview control owners

    Confirm responsibilities, test understanding and follow privacy processes beyond the document.

  4. 04

    Test effectiveness

    Sample controls and evidence across clauses 4–10 and the applicable PIMS controls.

  5. 05

    Classify findings clearly

    Separate nonconformities from observations and improvement opportunities, with evidence.

  6. 06

    Close out and report

    Walk leadership through the results and agree practical corrective-action priorities.

Independence matters. The audit is structured to provide objective assurance and avoid auditing work for which the auditor is directly responsible.

Typical deliverables
  • Audit plan and schedule
  • Evidence and interview record
  • Findings register
  • Internal audit report
  • Corrective-action priorities
  • Leadership close-out

Exact deliverables are confirmed in your proposal after scoping.

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Get Started

Start with your scope, deadline and current position

Tell us where you are in the ISO 27701 journey. We will discuss your existing arrangements and the outcome you need.

  1. 1

    Free discovery call

    We learn where you are, what you need and when you need it.

  2. 2

    Scoping and proposal

    We prepare a tailored scope and proposal for you, also free of charge.

  3. 3

    Your decision

    If you decide to go ahead with the proposal, we take it from there.

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