In a scenario where data protection has become a strategic priority, maintaining secure processes aligned with international standards is no longer just a differentiator. Today, it is a necessity for companies that handle sensitive information, especially in the healthcare and clinical laboratory sectors.
Recently, TM Tecnologia maintained its ISO-IEC 27001:2022 and ISO-IEC 27701:2019 certifications, reaffirming its commitment to information security, data privacy, and operational excellence.
Furthermore, the audit was conducted by QMS Certification, validating the compliance and effectiveness of internal processes related to Information Security and Privacy Management.
But what do these certifications actually mean, and why are they so relevant?
What is ISO-IEC 27001:2022?
ISO-IEC 27001:2022 is an international standard focused on Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
In practice, it establishes a set of policies, processes, controls, and best practices that help companies protect information against various risks. Among them, we can highlight:
- Data leak
- Unauthorized access
- Cyberattacks
- Loss of information
- Operational failures
- System unavailability
Furthermore, the certification demonstrates that the company has a structured management system to identify vulnerabilities, prevent incidents, and ensure the continuity and reliability of services.
In the laboratory sector, for example, where sensitive patient data, tests, and reports are handled daily, this certification becomes even more relevant.
What is ISO-IEC 27701:2019?
ISO-IEC 27701:2019 complements ISO 27001, focusing specifically on Information Privacy Management.
In this way, the regulation expands controls related to the protection of personal data and privacy, helping companies to meet regulatory requirements such as the LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law).
Among the main guidelines of ISO 27701 are:
- Proper handling of personal data
- Consent management
- Information access control
- Transparency in the use of data
- Reducing privacy-related risks
- Data protection governance
In other words, ISO 27701 demonstrates that the organization has mature processes in place to protect the personal information of customers, patients, employees, and partners.
Why are these certifications so important for laboratories?
Clinical laboratories handle a huge volume of highly sensitive data on a daily basis.
Test results, medical records, registration data, integrations with health insurance plans, hospitals, and laboratory equipment are all part of the daily operations of these companies.
Therefore, any security breach can have serious impacts, such as:
- Leak of confidential information
- Operational interruptions
- Regulatory issues
- Penalties related to the LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law)
- Loss of credibility in the market
Furthermore, companies that adopt international security and privacy standards demonstrate greater maturity, reliability, and commitment to their customers.
Similarly, certifications such as ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 strengthen corporate governance and contribute directly to the continuous improvement of internal processes.
The importance of maintaining certifications.
Earning an international certification is already a great challenge. However, maintaining that certification requires even more commitment.
This is because periodic audits continuously assess whether processes are functioning effectively, safely, and in line with the requirements of the standards.
Thus, maintaining certifications represents not only a one-off recognition, but also proof of continuous work in management, monitoring, and improvement.
In the case of TM Tecnologia, maintaining certifications reinforces the team’s daily commitment to ensuring:
- Information security
- Data privacy
- Reliability of solutions
- Compliance with regulations
- Operational excellence
- Continuous evolution of processes
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Technology, security, and responsibility go hand in hand.
With the advancement of digital transformation in healthcare, information security has ceased to be merely a technical issue and has become part of companies’ strategies.
At the same time, modern laboratory solutions need to ensure not only operational efficiency, but also data protection, availability, and regulatory compliance.
For this reason, maintaining internationally recognized certifications is a fundamental step for companies that wish to operate with responsibility, confidence, and high quality standards.
Therefore, maintaining the ISO-IEC 27001:2022 and ISO-IEC 27701:2019 certifications reinforces TM Tecnologia’s commitment to offering secure, reliable solutions aligned with global best practices in information security and privacy.
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