ISO 27701 Lead Implementer Training

The ISO 27701 Lead Implementer Course provides comprehensive guidance on setting up and managing a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO 27701. Designed for professionals responsible for privacy compliance and information governance, this Course covers the entire implementation lifecycle, from scoping and risk assessment to performance evaluation and continual improvement. It is ideal for those leading privacy programmes or supporting GDPR and similar regulations. 

Key Topics Covered 

• Understanding ISO 27701: Scope, structure, objectives, and terminology of ISO 27701. 

• Integration with ISO 27001: How ISO 27701 builds upon ISO 27001 for privacy controls. 

• Privacy Risk Assessment: Identifying, analysing, and treating risks to personal data. 

• Designing a PIMS: Structuring governance, roles, processes, and documentation. 

Course Benefits 

• Lead Organisational Change: Gain practical tools to embed privacy principles throughout your business. 

• Enhance Regulatory Readiness: Help your organisation meet privacy obligations under GDPR and similar laws. 

• Advance Your Career: Earn a recognised credential that supports leadership roles in privacy and compliance. 

• Strengthen Privacy Governance: Ensure structured, scalable, and sustainable privacy operations. 

This Course is ideal for professionals involved in privacy governance, implementation, and compliance. Suitable roles include: 

• Privacy Managers 

• Data Protection Officers (DPOs) 

• Compliance Leads 

• Information Security Managers 

• Risk and Governance Professionals 

• Consultants and Legal Advisors 

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27701

• Introduction
• Scope
• 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 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: Implement 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
• References ISO 27002 Control 8.15
• Event Types
• Log Protection
• Log Analysis
• Log Monitoring
• Protection of Log Information
• Clock Synchronisation

By the end of this Course, you will be able to:

• Understand the ISO 27701 requirements for a PIMS

• Lead the design and implementation of privacy management frameworks

• Conduct privacy risk assessments and develop mitigation plans

• Integrate ISO 27701 with existing ISO 27001 systems

• Prepare your organisation for certification and regulatory scrutiny

To achieve the ISO 27701 Lead Implementer 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