
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer
Lead the implementation of ISO/IEC 27701 privacy information management systems with expertise in PII controller/processor controls and privacy impact assessments.
Course Description
The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer training course enables you to develop the competence to lead the implementation and management of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701. You will learn to extend an existing Information Security Management System (ISMS) with privacy-specific requirements and controls for both PII controllers and PII processors. The course covers privacy impact assessment procedures, documentation management, control selection and implementation for controllers and processors, monitoring and measurement, and certification audit preparation. The exam covers 7 competency domains spanning fundamental PIMS principles through certification audit preparation. Training materials contain over 400 pages of information, practical examples, and exercises. Exam and certification fees are included.
Who Should Attend
- Privacy and data management managers and consultants
- Expert advisors implementing privacy information management systems
- Individuals responsible for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within organizations
- Data privacy compliance specialists and PIMS team members
- DPOs seeking to implement ISO/IEC 27701 alongside GDPR compliance
Learning Objectives
- 1Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
- 2Interpret the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements from the perspective of an implementer
- 3Initiate and plan the implementation of a PIMS extending an existing ISMS
- 4Implement privacy-specific controls for both PII controllers and PII processors
- 5Conduct privacy impact assessments and manage PII lifecycle documentation
- 6Support an organization in monitoring, maintaining, and continually improving a PIMS
- 7Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party PIMS certification audit
Prerequisites
- A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, and knowledge of privacy principles
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and Initiation of a PIMS Implementation
Course objectives; ISO/IEC 27701 standards overview; PIMS fundamentals and relationship with ISO/IEC 27001; scope analysis and applicability; privacy policy development; risk assessment introduction; and understanding PII controller/processor roles.
Day 2: PIMS Implementation Planning
Privacy impact assessment procedures; documentation management; control selection and implementation frameworks; PIMS requirements extending ISO/IEC 27001; and gap analysis with existing ISMS.
Day 3: PIMS Implementation — Controller and Processor Controls
Implementing privacy controls for PII controllers (lawful basis, consent, data subject rights); controls for PII processors (processing agreements, sub-processor management); privacy by design and default; and PII lifecycle management.
Day 4: Monitoring, Improvement, and Audit Preparation
Awareness, training, and communication programs; monitoring and measurement of PIMS performance; management review; internal audit; nonconformity treatment; continual improvement; and preparing for the PIMS certification audit.
Day 5: Certification Exam
Review of key concepts and the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer examination. The exam covers 7 competency domains: fundamental principles of a PIMS, PIMS controls and best practices, planning, implementation, performance evaluation, continuous improvement, and certification audit preparation.
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 Implementer
Issued by PECB
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