ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor

The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary skills to perform a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.

Overview

Why should you attend?

During this training course, you will obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to acquire knowledge on the protection of privacy in the context of processing personally identifiable information (PII), as well as master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, establish communication with customers and resolve potential conflicts.

After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Auditor certificate proves that you have the capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on best practices.

Learning Objectives

Learning objectives

Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701
Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Acquire the competences of the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit

Education approach

This training is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits
Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy, and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Building Digital Trust through Privacy Audits

The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course plays a pivotal role in building digital trust by empowering professionals to conduct thorough Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) audits. By ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and implementing best practices for protecting personally identifiable information (PII), auditors help organizations strengthen their privacy frameworks. This process of maintaining high standards of data protection fosters trust in how digital data is handled, ensuring accountability, transparency, and security.

Program

Module 1: Introduction to Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and ISO/IEC 27701
Module 2: Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit
Module 3: On-site audit activities
Module 4: Closing the audit
Certification exam

Exam & Certificate

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)Domain 2: Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) requirementsDomain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principlesDomain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 auditDomain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 auditDomain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 auditDomain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit programIn case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within twelve months following the initial exam for free.*Note: This applies only to candidates who have attended the training course.For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Make your choice

Training material Coached, Exam included

The coached model (remote) includes three hours (to be planned and agreed with the trainer) during a 4 weeks’ timeframe encompassing a summary of each training day.

This approach is ideal if you want to invest time in self-study. Your booking is confirmed once full payment of your invoice is received.