ISO 27001 and Compliance
In 2026, Queen Mary University of London achieved the globally recognised information security certification ISO/IEC 27001, as part of its commitment to protecting University information and that of its staff, students and partners.
ISO 27001 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Informational Security Management System (ISMS).
This certification applies to all IT Services staff, and all services delivered by IT Services to the University, including information assets and the associated business processes that support the provision of education and research at Queen Mary.
The benefits of ISO 27001 framework
- Staff, students and parents can be confident that all University information captured and stored is validated by an internationally recognised framework.
- It ensures that a common set of policies, procedures and controls are in place to manage any risks to information security and to reduce the number of data breaches.
- It illustrates the University’s commitment to information security at all levels.
- Improving the auditing and organisation of University information, making the operation more efficient.
- A training and awareness programme to help all staff , students and key stakeholders understand their responsibilities when handling personal or University data.
Compliance enquiries for Queen Mary staff
For guidance or compliance enquiries, Queen Mary staff can log a request with the Information Security team (please note: first access to this portal will require approval).