Certification Process
1. Apply
The ISO 31700-1:2023 – Privacy by Design Certification process begins when your organization submits an application which can be sent by request.
2. Assess
Assessment services will be carried out under a separate agreement where the product(s), the service(s), and/or the process(es) being certified will be assessed. A report will be issued based on the assessment methodology developed exclusively for this certification.
3. Certify
After examining the assessment report, we will issue a decision as to whether the certification will be granted. The certified organization will get the certificate and will be listed on our website.
4. Surveillance
Certifications are valid for a three-year period but must be renewed annually. We will remind you in advance of all the details on how to keep your certification up to date.
5. Annual Self-Declaration
An important part of renewing your certification is the annual self-declaration form in which your organization attests if there has been any change which would affect your certification.
6. Renew
If MSECB is satisfied with the annual self-declaration form, and upon the payment of the renewal fee, the ISO 31700-1:2023 – Privacy by Design Certification is renewed for another year.
Once you receive the certification, you can display it on your website and/or product or offering and share your assessment results and certification with your business partners.
Benefits of MSECB Certification
By having an ISO 31700-1:2023 – Privacy by Design Certification from a certification body such as MSECB, your organization will be able to:
- Ensure compliance by getting ahead of the legislative curve and minimizing non-compliance risks
- Reduce the likelihood of fines and penalties from authorities as a result of data breaches
- Maintain best practices with the independent assessment of privacy and security controls
- Gain competitive advantage and market access with the relevant industry scheme certification
- Increase customer confidence and trust
- Gain/increase reputation and respect
- Continually improve processes and performance
- Use Privacy by Design to enhance privacy awareness within your organization