What is Privacy Framework?

A privacy framework provides a structured approach for organizations to identify, assess, and manage privacy risks. Frameworks may be regulatory (such as the GDPR's principles), industry-specific (such as HIPAA requirements), or voluntary (such as the NIST Privacy Framework or ISO 27701). They provide a common language and set of expectations that organizations can use to build, evaluate, and mature their privacy programs.

Common privacy frameworks include the NIST Privacy Framework with its five functions (Identify-P, Govern-P, Control-P, Communicate-P, Protect-P), the AICPA Privacy Management Framework, the ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System, and various national frameworks published by data protection authorities. Organizations often adopt multiple frameworks to address different regulatory requirements and business needs.

ComplyIQ supports multiple privacy frameworks simultaneously, allowing organizations to map their controls and practices against various frameworks and identify where a single control satisfies multiple framework requirements. This unified approach reduces duplication of effort and provides a comprehensive view of the organization's privacy posture.