Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has been recertified to a new higher standard ISO27001 accreditation following a six-day surveillance audit which included zero minor or major non-conformities.

The International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) is a global body that collects and manages various standards for different disciplines. The ISO27001 standard is designed to function as a framework for an organisation’s information security management system (ISMS). This includes all policies and processes relevant to how data is controlled and used. ISO27001 does not mandate specific tools, solutions, or methods, but instead functions as a compliance checklist.

CSS was the first surveying business within the industry to acquire this accreditation in 2012 and has held it ever since.

Kharla Mullen (pictured), chief operating officer at Countrywide Surveying Services, said: “As a business, we are very proud to have been ISO9001 Quality Management and ISO27001 Information Security accredited for many, many years now and these certifications play a hugely significant role in why we are such a trusted partner for so many lenders, other clients and consumers across the mortgage market.

“Reaching these higher ISO27001 standards is testament to how hard the team work behind the scenes to ensure we consistently go above and beyond when it comes to managing our data requirements in the most secure, efficient and effective manner possible. All whilst maintaining the highest service standards, and long will these efforts continue.”