Risk Term

PIMS (Privacy Information Management System)

PIMS is a framework for managing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to protect individual privacy and comply with regulatory requirements.

Questions & Answers

What is PIMS (Privacy Information Management System)?

PIMS, based on the international standard ISO/IEC 27701, is a privacy extension to an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It provides a complete framework to help organizations, as PII controllers and processors, effectively identify, assess, and treat privacy risks associated with PII, ensuring its security throughout its lifecycle.

Why is it important for Taiwanese companies?

Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) requires companies to take appropriate security measures, with fines up to NT$15 million for severe violations. A Constitutional Court ruling has further strengthened the right to informational self-determination. Facing international regulations like the EU's GDPR, compliance demands from clients and supply chains are increasing. Implementing PIMS is key to demonstrating due diligence and mitigating legal and operational risks.

Which ISO standards or international regulations are directly related?

The core standard for PIMS is **ISO/IEC 27701**, which is built upon **ISO/IEC 27001** (Information Security Management Systems) and **ISO/IEC 27002** (Information Security Controls). Its annexes provide detailed mapping to the articles of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (**GDPR**), serving as a foundation for complying with multiple international privacy laws.

Why choose Winners Consulting?

Winners Consulting is Taiwan's first consultancy to integrate ERM, industrial engineering, tech law, and data science. We don't just help with ISO certification; we vertically integrate PIMS with corporate governance and internal controls to prevent redundant systems. Led by a founder with a preventive law background, our interdisciplinary team of tech lawyers, ISO Lead Auditors, and AI experts builds practical and effective privacy and security systems for industries like semiconductors, finance, and healthcare, mirroring the standards of leading companies like TSMC and MediaTek.

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