Digicel’s Information Security and Data Privacy Management systems recertified

Telecommunications provider, Digicel, has revealed that it has once again been successfully awarded two of the most recognised international certifications for Information Security and Data Privacy in accordance with the control requirements set by the International Standards Organisation (ISO).

The company said in a release dated July, 16, 2025, that this is a demonstration of its leadership in cybersecurity and privacy.This is the fifth consecutive year of the company’s recertification, the release noted.

The ISO audits, having evaluated the company’s privacy and cybersecurity operations, controls, processes, policies and procedures, Digicel was successful in achieving re-certification of its Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) for ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019, respectively.

In the release it was also pointed out that Digicel is the only company operating in the Caribbean to hold ISO certifications in both cybersecurity and privacy, and noted that the certifications demonstrate Digicel’s strong commitment to compliance and protecting internal networks and data, including customer data within its internal networks.

Digicel Group Director of Security and Operations, David Wong, commenting is quoted as saying, “At Digicel, we take information security and data privacy extremely seriously and are proactive in doing the right things always. These certifications are a testament to that focus and our emphasis on continuous improvement and the quest for excellence”.

In echoing Wong’s sentiments, Digicel Group Chief Compliance and Cyber Security Officer, Michael Watson, said “We continue to augment our cybersecurity and data privacy capabilities and practices to ensure that we have the relevant safeguards to help protect Digicel and our customers. I couldn’t be prouder of the Digicel teams that made this possible”.