Access Bank has achieved the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification, meeting the benchmark in Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS).
Access Bank announced this in a statement on Monday.
This international standard ensures its Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) adheres to global best practices in data privacy and protection.
The certification covers the full lifecycle of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including collection, storage, processing, sharing, and disposal.
It applies to physical and digital assets, processes, and information systems across the organization, reflecting a holistic approach to PII control and processing.
Dual Role as PII Controller and Processor
Access Bank has been certified as both a PII Controller and Processor under ISMS Certificate No. IS 583140.
This dual designation underscores the bank’s comprehensive control over data handling responsibilities and compliance.
Experts Comments
Dr Favour Femi-Oyewole, Group Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer at Access Bank, said,
“Achieving the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification is a testament to Access Bank’s proactive approach to information security, Data Protection and Privacy, which reflects our commitment to safeguarding the trust our customers place in us, and our culture of continuous improvement. It demonstrates our dedication to adopting global best practices and reinforces our position as a leader in privacy information management across the financial services sector.”
Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director, IT and Digitisation at Access Holdings, added, “Securing the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification marks a pivotal milestone in Access Bank’s journey to embed privacy and data protection at the heart of our digital strategy. It also underscores the strategic investments we continue to make in digital innovation.
“This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to building resilient systems that not only meet global standards but also anticipate the evolving expectations of our customers and regulators. It is the result of deliberate cross-functional collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to governance and trust.”
Commitment to Stakeholder Trust
Access Bank affirmed that this achievement demonstrates its investment in state-of-the-art security infrastructure and proactive privacy management.
The bank also reaffirms its dedication to privacy rights, reinforcing trust with stakeholders and adapting to the evolving global data protection landscape.
