Huawei CBG UAE Achieves International Data Privacy Management System Certification

Dubai, UAE - Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) UAE has successfully obtained a privacy management system certification (ISO/IEC 27701:2019) issued by BSI (British Standards Institution), becoming the first Huawei business in the Middle East and Central Asia to achieve this international standard for data privacy.

ISO/IEC 27701 is a data privacy extension to the global standards for information security and security controls ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002. The privacy information management system provides a comprehensive set of personal data processing methods and a privacy information management framework from multiple dimensions, such as organizational governance, legal compliance, process specifications, information technology, as well as supervision and audit. ISO/IEC 27701 is one of the world's most authoritative, rigorous, most widely accepted and applied personal information management system best practice frameworks.

It certifies that Huawei CBG UAE has implemented a comprehensive personal information protection management system within its business and reached transparency, and privacy compliance of personal information.he ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification is a significant milestone for Huawei CBG UAE. It demonstrates Huawei's commitment to protecting the personal data of its customers and partners and helps Huawei UAE CBG build confidence with customers in an increasingly data-driven world.

Theuns Kotze, Managing Director, Assurance IMETA at BSI said “This accomplishment demonstrates Huawei’s commitment to excellence in privacy information management and its dedication to establishing digital trust with its clients and stakeholders. The certification required input from all of Huawei’s employees driven by the leadership team. The team should be very proud of this achievement. Congratulations all!”