BS 10012 Certification

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BS 10012 Personal Information Management System Certification

Compliance with British Standards in Personal Data Management

BS 10012 is a UK-based Personal Information Management System (PIMS) standard that ensures that personal data is managed and processed in accordance with the law. It has been developed especially to facilitate compliance with GDPR and similar data protection regulations.

Purpose of BS 10012 Standard

It aims for organisations to carry out their personal data processing activities under a transparent, accountable and auditable system. By addressing data privacy with a corporate systematic, it both ensures regulatory compliance and reduces reputational risks.

Benefits of BS 10012

Strengthening GDPR Compliance: Ensures that personal data processing processes are structured in accordance with the legislation.
Risk Mitigation: Provides a preventive structure against data breaches and penalties.
Customer and Employee Trust: Gives a strong message that personal information is effectively protected.
Competitive Advantage: It is especially preferred for organisations working with Europe.
Corporate Responsibility: Provides evidence of an ethical and responsible approach to data management..

Difference and Potential for Harmonisation with ISO 27701

BS 10012 is aligned with privacy-focused standards such as ISO 27701. However, BS 10012 is more focussed on legal expectations in the UK, while ISO 27701 is geared towards global applications. Both systems can be installed together or integrated into an existing ISO 27001 system.

Why CFE CERT?

Expertise in European regulations
Deep experience in GDPR-oriented data protection practices
Integrated audit with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701
International references and expert staff in more than 25 countries

Certification Process

As CFE CERT, we offer BS 10012 Certification service with our international experience. Our process includes the following steps:

Preliminary Review (Optional) – The current status of your personal data management system is analysed.
Certification Audit – Stage 1 – Policy, scope, data processing inventory and risk assessments are reviewed.
Certification Audit – Stage 2 – The implementation of processes and control mechanisms are audited on-site.
Certification – BS 10012 certificate is issued when compliance is achieved.
Surveillance Audits – The system is audited regularly every year to ensure sustainability.
Recertification – Re-assessment is carried out in the third year of the certificate.

Certification Process

Initial, Surveillance or Transfer at any stage, you can perform your audit with CFE Certification. You can access the steps of the certification process on our Certification Process Page.

Are You Ready for BS 10012 Certification?

Contact us to establish an effective, transparent and reliable system for personal data management. Document your compliance with regulations and gain confidence in your organisation.

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