OPINION
IMHO: Ensure third parties are safe with your data
Directors should require ISO/IEC 27001-certified partners for customer data handling.
Boards drive value and performance through best practice in governance. Governance includes the systems, processes and relationships through which an entity is controlled. Good governance is underpinned by responsibility, accountability, fairness and transparency.
The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice, provides a comprehensive overview of governance in the New Zealand context.