ISO 27701 Lead Auditor Training

The ISO 27701 Lead Auditor Course offers in-depth training on auditing Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) based on ISO 27701. Designed for professionals responsible for data protection, compliance, or auditing, this course provides the skills to lead audits, evaluate privacy controls, and ensure alignment with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

Key Topics Covered

• Understanding ISO/IEC 27701: Scope, structure, and relevance to privacy and data protection

• Privacy Risk Assessment: Methods to identify and evaluate risks to personal data

• Audit Principles & Practices: Planning, conducting, reporting, and following up audits

• Legal and Regulatory Alignment: Mapping to GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

Course Benefits

• Industry-Recognised Certification: Validate your expertise in privacy auditing

• Career Acceleration: Suitable for privacy officers, IT auditors, and compliance leaders

• Hands-On Expertise: Real-world case studies and simulated audit exercises

• Cross-Framework Insight: Supports integration with other standards

This Course is ideal for professionals responsible for privacy management, audits, or compliance. Here are the professionals that can benefit from the course: 

• Lead Auditors

• Data Protection Officers (DPOs)

• Security Consultants

• Legal and Regulatory Professionals

• Internal Audit Team Members

• IT Risk Managers

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27701

• Introduction

• Scope

• Normative References

• Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations

Module 2: General

• Structure of this Document

• Application of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Requirements

• Application of ISO/IEC 27002:2013 Guidelines

• Customer

Module 3: Information Management

• What is Information Management?

• Importance of Information Management

• Areas of Information Management

• Challenges Involved in Information Management

Module 4: PIMS-Specific Requirements Related to ISO/IEC 27001

• General

• Context of the Organisation

• Leadership

• Planning

• Support

• Operation

• Performance Evaluation

• Improvement

Module 5: PIMS-Specific Guidance Related to ISO/IEC 27002

• General

• Information Security Policies

• Organisation of Information Security

• Human Resource Security

• Asset Management

• Access Control

• Cryptography

• Physical and Environmental Security

• Operations Security

• Communications Security

• Systems Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance

• Supplier Relationships

• Information Security Incident Management

• Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity Management

• Compliance

Module 6: Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

• What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

• Compliance Environment

• PII Security Controls

• Sensitive Vs Non-Sensitive PII

• Safeguarding PII

• PII Vs Personal Data

Module 7: Introduction to Internal Auditing

• What is Internal Audit?

• Who is an Internal Auditor?

• Types of Internal Audit

• Internal Audit Functions

• Internal Vs External Audit

Module 8: Information System Audit

• Need for Information System Audit

• Information System Auditing Standards

• Auditing Guidelines

Module 9: Audit Preparation and Planning

• Audit Scope and Charter

• Audit Planning

• Risk-Based Approach

• Audit Staffing

• Audit Schedule

• Communication of Audit Plan

• Computer-Assisted Auditing Techniques

Module 10: Information Security Risk Assessment

• Introduction to Risk Management

• Why Perform an Information Security Risk Assessment?

• Principles of Risk Assessment

• Risk Assessment Process

• Quantitative Vs Qualitative Security Risk Assessment Methods

Module 11: Additional ISO/IEC 27002 Guidance for PII Controllers and Processors

• General

• Conditions for Collection and Processing

• Obligations to PII Principals

• Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default

• PII Sharing, Transfer, and Disclosure

Module 12: Implementation of Information Management System

• Steps for Successful Systems Implementation

• Considerations When Implementing an Information Management System

• Potential Pitfalls of New IT System Implementation

Module 13: Implementing ISO 27701

• Requirements of ISO 27701

• Why Implementing ISO 27701:2019 Matters?

• Managing Personal Information with ISO/IEC 27701

• Common Fallacies in Implementing ISO 27701

• Maintenance and Continuous Improvement

Module 14: Correlation Between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO/IEC 27002

• Relationship Between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO/IEC 27002

• How Does ISO 27701 Relate to ISO 27001?

• Implement Security Controls

• Be Compliant with the GDPR, ISO 27001, and ISO 27002

Module 15: PII Compliance

• What is PII Compliance?

• PII Data Classification

• PII Compliance Checklist

• Identify and Classify PII

• Create a PII Compliance Policy

• Implement Data Security Tools

• Practice IAM

• Monitor and Respond

Module 16: Logging and Monitoring

• Event Logging

• Event Types

• Log Protection

• Log Analysis

• Log Monitoring

• Clock Synchronisation

• Control

• Implementation Guidance

• Other Information

Module 17: Lead Auditor

• Introduction to Lead Auditor

• Responsibilities of Lead Auditor

• Management Tools for ISO Auditors

• Protecting PII

Module 18: On-Site Audit Activities

• Opening Meeting

• Document Review

• Detailed Site Inspection

• Staff Interview

• Review Audit Evidence

• Closing Meeting

Module 19: Conducting an Audit

• Audit Methodology

• Pre-Audit Activities

• Information System Audit Process

• Documenting Observations and Findings

Module 20: Follow-Up Activities

• Usage of Audit Reports

• Reporting of Information System Audit Report

• Follow Up Audit Procedure

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Conduct a full-scale ISO 27701 audit independently

• Understand PII Controllers vs. Processors responsibilities

• Evaluate privacy controls for effectiveness and compliance

• Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions

• Align audits with broader privacy programs and regulatory expectations

To achieve the ISO 27701 Lead Auditor Training, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:  

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  

• Total Questions: 30  

• Total Marks: 30 Marks  

• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks  

• Duration: 40 Minutes