Privacy
Best ISO 27701 Consultants (2026): 6 Firms Compared for Privacy Certification
How we ranked these firms
We ranked firms on five factors, using what each firm publishes:
- Delivery: does the firm take you from gap assessment to the certificate or report?
- Pricing transparency: does it publish prices, and do they include the audit?
- Independence: is the auditor separate from the people who prepare you?
- Framework coverage: can it map one control set across the frameworks you need?
- Experience: what track record does it publish?
See our full ranking methodology at /ranking-methodology.
Comparison table
| Rank | Firm | Base | ISO 27701 services | Who certifies | Other frameworks | Notable | Indicative pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CyberWave GRC (publisher) | India and USA | Gap assessment, PII mapping, privacy risk and impact assessment, PIMS documentation, internal audit, certification audit support | Accredited certification body | ISO 27001, SOC 2, DPDP, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 42001 | Maps ISO 27701 to DPDP and GDPR so one set of privacy controls serves all three | Fixed fee, end to end including the audit, quoted after a free scoping call |
| 2 | CBIZ Pivot Point Security | USA | PIMS scope, privacy impact and risk assessments, gap assessment, risk treatment, policies, internal audit, certification audit support | Not the certifier; supports the certification audit | ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, CCPA, CMMC, FedRAMP | In business since 2000; states it has guided dozens of clients through ISO 27701 | Custom quote |
| 3 | Deloitte (Middle East) | Middle East | Gap analysis, PIMS development, staff training, certification audit preparation and support | Not stated as certifier | Wider risk advisory practice | Part of a global Big Four network | Custom quote |
| 4 | TCSA (Tranquility Cybersecurity) | Gurugram and Bengaluru, India | ISO 27701 consulting, with virtual DPO support | States it does not certify; independent bodies issue certificates | ISO 27001, SOC 2, ISO 42001, DPDP, GDPR, PDPL, PCI DSS | Its vDPO practice lead holds ISO 27701 Lead Auditor (per its website) | Custom quote |
| 5 | Punyam | Ahmedabad, India | Implementation, documentation and training, alone or with ISO 27001 | Accredited certification body (stated) | ISO 27001 and other ISO standards | Sells a PIMS with GDPR documentation kit and Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor courses | Custom quote |
| 6 | Azpirantz | Location not stated on its ISO 27701 page | PIMS build, policy review and creation, risk assessment and remediation, internal audit | Accredited certification body (stated) | ISO 27001, GDPR | Quotes at least 2 to 3 months, up to 6 if staff need training; offers a free one-day training session | Custom quote |
The firms in detail
1. CyberWave GRC
- Operates in India and the USA through ICyberWave Consulting Services (OPC) Private Limited and ICyberWave Consulting Services LLC.
- ISO 27701 gap assessment, PII inventory and data flow mapping, privacy risk and impact assessment, PIMS policies and records, internal audit and certification audit support. Certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies; we don't certify our own work.
- We map ISO 27701 to India's DPDP Act and GDPR, and build it on ISO 27001 where you have it. We also offer DPO as a service.
- Indicative pricing:
- Fixed fee, end to end including the audit, quoted after a free scoping call
- Best for:
- SaaS, healthcare and data companies that handle personal data and need privacy certification alongside ISO 27001, SOC 2 or DPDP
- Timeline:
- ISO 27001 in as little as 4 weeks where documentation is in place
2. CBIZ Pivot Point Security
- U.S. firm, in business since 2000.
- ISO 27701 services cover PIMS strategy and scope, privacy impact and risk assessments, gap assessment, risk treatment, policies, internal audit and on-site certification audit support.
- States it has guided dozens of clients through ISO 27701 certification.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- U.S. companies that want a long-established ISO consultancy
3. Deloitte (Middle East)
- Deloitte's Middle East risk advisory practice offers ISO 27701 certification readiness.
- Services: gap analysis, PIMS development, staff training, and preparation and support for the certification audit.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- larger organisations in the Middle East that prefer a Big Four firm
4. TCSA (Tranquility Cybersecurity)
- Registered office in Gurugram, with a Bengaluru office.
- Covers ISO 27701 among 20+ frameworks, and offers virtual DPO retainers for DPDP.
- States that certificates and reports come from independent bodies and that it does not certify or attest.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- Indian companies that want ISO 27701 and an ongoing DPO from one provider
5. Punyam
- Based in Ahmedabad, India.
- Offers ISO 27701 implementation, documentation and training, plus a PIMS with GDPR documentation kit and Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor courses.
- States that certification comes from an accredited certification body.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- teams that want templates and training to run much of the work themselves
6. Azpirantz
- Its ISO 27701 page does not state where it is based.
- Offers PIMS build, policy review, risk assessment and remediation, and internal audits, plus a free one-day training session.
- Quotes at least 2 to 3 months for implementation, up to 6 months if staff need training.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- companies that want a short, implementation-focused project
Why we rank CyberWave GRC #1
We publish fixed, all-inclusive fees, so the audit is in the price, not a surprise later. Our team has worked on more than 200 SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements. We build one control framework across SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, HIPAA, HITRUST and DPDP, so you do the work once. And we never certify our own work: certificates come from accredited bodies and SOC 2 reports from licensed, peer-reviewed CPA firms. We're not the right fit for everyone: if you only want templates to run the project yourself, a documentation-kit provider will cost less, and we'll tell you so.
Which firm is right for you?
| If you are... | Consider |
|---|---|
| Startup or SMB that wants a fixed, all-inclusive price | CyberWave GRC |
| Company that needs several frameworks at once | CyberWave GRC |
| U.S. companies that want a long-established ISO consultancy | CBIZ Pivot Point Security |
| Larger organisations in the Middle East that prefer a Big Four firm | Deloitte (Middle East) |
| Indian companies that want ISO 27701 and an ongoing DPO from one provider | TCSA (Tranquility Cybersecurity) |
| Large enterprise or regulated institution wanting a Big Four or large advisory firm | Deloitte (Middle East) |
How to choose
- Which edition will you certify to, 2019 or 2025, and does the firm know the difference?
- Will you certify ISO 27701 on its own or together with ISO 27001?
- Will the firm map your actual personal data flows, or only write policies?
- Can it link the work to DPDP, GDPR or other laws that apply to you?
- Are you a PII controller, a processor, or both, and does the firm cover both sets of controls?
- Who will audit you, and is that body accredited for ISO 27701?
- Is the fee fixed, and is the certification body's fee included?
Frequently asked questions
In our ranking, CyberWave GRC is #1 for end-to-end delivery at a fixed fee that includes the audit. CBIZ Pivot Point Security and Deloitte (Middle East) are also strong options depending on your size and sector. We publish this list ourselves, so please compare the firms directly.
ISO/IEC 27701 is the international standard for a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It covers how an organisation governs personal data as a controller, a processor, or both.
Under the 2019 edition, yes, because it was an extension of ISO 27001. The 2025 edition can be certified on its own, though ISO 27001 still gives you a strong head start. See ISO 27701:2025 vs 2019.
Not by itself. It gives you the processes and evidence regulators expect, but legal obligations under each law still apply. See best DPDP compliance consultants in India.
It depends on scope and maturity. Firms in this guide quote a few months; companies that already run ISO 27001 usually move faster.
An accredited certification body. Consultants prepare you but should never certify their own work.