Dialog Axiata notches another first data security and privacy with ISO 27701

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Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief Executive Supun Weerasinghe (left) receives the the ISO 27701 certification from DNV GL Lanka Business Assurance Ltd., Country Head Rohitha Wickramasinghe

Dialog Axiata PLC has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first telecommunications service provider in the country and among the select few in South Asia to be awarded the ISO 27701 certification, the internationally recognised standard for Privacy Information Management Systems.

An extension to ISO 27001 accreditation, ISO 27701 sets additional controls on data privacy and provides guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an organisation’s Privacy Information Management System. The ISO 27701 standard offers a comprehensive framework for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS), enabling organisations to refine their data privacy practices and adapt to evolving privacy threats and regulatory requirements. This approach is anchored in robust risk management and compliance principles, with a strong emphasis on measuring progress and fostering continuous improvement.

Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief Executive Supun Weerasinghe said: “This certification highlights our unwavering commitment to prioritising data security and privacy. The ISO 27701 accreditation reflects our efforts in upholding the trust and confidence placed in us by over 17 million Sri Lankans and Enterprises.”

ISO 27701, the world’s first International Standard for Privacy Information Management Systems, serves as an indispensable tool for Dialog, aiding the Company to consistently adhere to all applicable regulations in Sri Lanka.