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title: The differences between ISO 27001 and NEN 7510
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# The differences between ISO 27001 and NEN 7510

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In this article we explain the difference between ISO 27001 and NEN 7510.

## **What is ISO 27001?**

[ISO 27001](https://brandcompliance.com/en/services/iso-27001-certification/) is thé worldwide standard for information security, developed by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). An information security [management system](https://brandcompliance.com/en/docs/what-is-a-management-system/) (ISMS) consists of policies, procedures, guidelines and activities that are managed by an organization to protect its information. An ISMS takes a systematic approach to establishing, implementing, executing, monitoring, assessing, maintaining and improving an organization's information security to achieve defined objectives. An ISMS is based on a risk assessment of the organization, which is designed to handle risk effectively.

## **What is NEN 7510?**

[NEN 7510](https://brandcompliance.com/en/services/nen-7510-certification/) is a Dutch standard developed by the Dutch Standardization Institute ([NEN](https://www.nen.nl/)). Part 1 of NEN 7510 has the same basis as ISO 27001, namely safeguarding the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information by applying a risk management process.

However, Part 2 provides specific guidance for healthcare facilities and other personal health information managers. The controls in part 2 are written to supplement ISO 27001 and are aimed at a specific target group: those responsible for overseeing the information security of health information, healthcare facilities and other personal health information managers.

## **What are the differences between ISO 27001 and NEN 7510?**

There are many similarities, but also a number of differences between ISO 27001 and NEN 7510, which are briefly explained below.

- ISO 27001 is suitable for many different organizations. NEN 7510 focuses specifically on healthcare institutions and managers of personal health information.
- ISO 27001 is a globally applied standard developed by ISO. NEN 7510 is a Dutch standard developed by the NEN.
- NEN 7510 focuses on personal health information, while ISO 27001 focuses on all valuable information within an organization.

## **ISO 27001 vs NEN 7510: more information?**

Our colleagues Bart Versluijs and Jade Reilink are happy to explain everything about the differences between ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 and which standard suits your organization best. [Make an appointment](https://brandcompliance.com/en/contact/meet-brand-compliance/) or contact us on [+31 73 220 2030](tel:0031732202030).