ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System Lead Auditor
ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System Lead Auditor
- Global Recognition: Gain expertise in the globally recognized ISO 27701 standard.
- Enhanced Audit Skills: Develop advanced auditing techniques for privacy information systems.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
- Competitive Advantage: Position yourself as a leader in privacy management systems.
- Improved Data Privacy: Assist organizations in safeguarding sensitive personal data effectively.
- Understand the structure and requirements of ISO 27701.
- Conduct audits of PIMS in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021.
- Assess organizational compliance with privacy regulations.
- Identify and mitigate privacy-related risks.
- Develop comprehensive audit reports and recommendations.
- Introduction to ISO 27701 and PIMS: Scope, principles, and framework.
- Integration with ISO 27001: Linkages and compatibility.
- Auditing Standards: ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 methodologies.
- Privacy Risk Management: Identification, assessment, and mitigation.
- Data Protection Regulations: Overview of GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws.
- Audit Process: Planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
- Privacy Auditor: Specialize in PIMS audits for organizations across industries.
- Data Protection Officer (DPO): Guide organizations in maintaining compliance with privacy laws.
- Compliance Manager: Ensure internal and external adherence to privacy standards.
- Expert Trainers: Learn from certified lead auditors with extensive industry experience.
- Comprehensive Material: Receive in-depth resources and case studies.
- Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical audit exercises and simulations.
- Accredited Certification: Achieve globally recognized credentials to advance your career.
Study Units
- Introduction to ISO 27701 and PIMS: Scope, principles, and framework.
- Integration with ISO 27001: Linkages and compatibility.
- Auditing Standards: ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 methodologies.
- Privacy Risk Management: Identification, assessment, and mitigation.
- Data Protection Regulations: Overview of GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws.
- Audit Process: Planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to demonstrate the following professional competencies:
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Audit Leadership:
Plan, lead, and manage ISO 27701 PIMS audits following ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 standards. -
Privacy Compliance Evaluation:
Assess organizational alignment with privacy legislation such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global data protection frameworks. -
Risk Identification and Mitigation:
Evaluate and manage privacy-related risks across information systems, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. -
Integration with ISO 27001:
Understand and apply the integration of PIMS controls with Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). -
Audit Process Management:
Conduct privacy audits effectively — from planning and evidence collection to reporting and corrective actions. -
Communication and Reporting:
Prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports that address findings, risks, and recommendations for privacy enhancement. -
Data Lifecycle Understanding:
Evaluate privacy controls across data collection, processing, storage, sharing, and disposal stages. -
Continuous Improvement:
Promote ongoing enhancement of privacy programs and information security practices through effective audit insights. -
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate audit outcomes to top management and regulatory authorities.
This course is designed for professionals responsible for managing, auditing, or assessing privacy information management systems within their organizations. It is ideal for:
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Information Security and Privacy Professionals: Seeking to specialize in auditing privacy management systems aligned with ISO 27701.
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Internal and External Auditors: Looking to qualify as ISO 27701 Lead Auditors for privacy and data protection audits.
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Data Protection Officers (DPOs): Responsible for maintaining compliance with data protection laws such as GDPR and CCPA.
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Compliance and Risk Managers: Overseeing information governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
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Information Technology Managers: Ensuring secure and compliant processing of personal data within IT systems.
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Consultants and Advisors: Guiding organizations in implementing and maintaining PIMS in line with ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 standards.
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Professionals Seeking Career Advancement: Aspiring to leadership roles in privacy auditing, information governance, or cybersecurity compliance.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
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