
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor
Lead PIMS audits based on ISO/IEC 27701 with comprehensive privacy audit techniques.
Course Description
This course prepares participants to lead audits of Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701. Master privacy audit techniques, evidence evaluation, and compliance assessment for PIMS certification.
Who Should Attend
- Privacy auditors
- ISMS auditors expanding to privacy
- Compliance auditors
- Certification body auditors
Learning Objectives
- 1Plan and lead PIMS audits based on ISO/IEC 27701
- 2Evaluate privacy controls and PII processing
- 3Assess PIMS compliance and report findings
- 4Manage PIMS audit programs
Prerequisites
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 27701
- Audit experience or ISO 19011 knowledge
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to PIMS Auditing and ISO/IEC 27701
PIMS audit principles and framework; ISO 19011 guidelines applied to privacy auditing; PIMS audit program management; and the PIMS certification process.
Day 2: Privacy-Specific Audit Techniques
Auditing privacy controls for PII controllers and processors; evaluating PII processing activities; auditing data subject rights implementation; and privacy impact assessment review.
Day 3: Conducting the PIMS Audit
On-site audit activities; evidence collection for privacy compliance; interviewing data protection personnel; evaluating PIMS conformity; and assessing GDPR alignment.
Day 4: Audit Reporting and Program Management
Documenting privacy audit findings; writing nonconformities; preparing audit reports and conclusions; managing PIMS audit programs; and auditor competence development.
Day 5: Certification Exam
Review of key concepts and the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor certification examination.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Multiple choice (80 questions), open book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor
Issued by PECB
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