AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) vs GDPR
What is the difference between AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) and GDPR?
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) is a privacy framework applying in the United States (AICPA), with 26 controls across 9 domains. GDPR is a privacy framework applying in the European Union, with 40 controls across 4 domains. Both govern the same subject, so their requirements overlap; the mapping below shows which controls carry across and which are asked for by only one of them.
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)26 controls
GDPR40 controls
Questions people ask about AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) and GDPR
What is the difference between AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) and GDPR?
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) has 26 controls while GDPR has 40 controls. Both frameworks address compliance requirements but differ in scope, focus, and applicability. Use our platform to explore the exact control-to-control mappings.
Do I need both AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) and GDPR?
Whether you need both depends on your industry, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Many organizations implement multiple frameworks simultaneously. Our compliance platform helps you map controls between AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) and GDPR so you can identify shared requirements and avoid duplicate effort.
How do AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) and GDPR controls map to each other?
Our platform maps controls between AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) and GDPR at a granular level. Each mapping shows whether controls are fully aligned, partially aligned, or represent gaps. This helps you prioritize implementation when pursuing both frameworks.
Which framework should I implement first, AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) or GDPR?
The best starting point depends on your specific regulatory requirements, industry, and customer demands. Consider which framework is most urgently required by your stakeholders or regulators. Use our free compliance platform to run a gap analysis and determine the optimal implementation sequence.
Each framework on its own
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Each of these compares one of the two standards above against another it shares controls with.
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) vs UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)7 shared controlsAICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) vs SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)7 shared controlsAICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) vs FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)7 shared controlsGDPR vs ISO 27701:201933 shared controlsGDPR vs NIST SP 800-53 Rev 527 shared controlsGDPR vs APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System24 shared controls
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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.