ISO/IEC 27701: LEAD IMPLEMENTER
The ISO/IEC 27701: Lead Implementer course is an advanced, implementation-focused program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, implement, operate, and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701. ISO/IEC 27701 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 by introducing privacy-specific requirements and controls for organizations acting as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Controllers and/or PII Processors. This course focuses on practical implementation rather than theory, enabling participants to translate ISO/IEC 27701 requirements into governance structures, policies, procedures, privacy controls, and operational practices. It prepares professionals to lead PIMS implementation projects, coordinate stakeholders, integrate privacy into an existing ISMS, and support certification and ongoing compliance. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements in an implementation context Plan and manage a PIMS implementation project Extend an existing ISMS to include privacy requirements Define and implement controls for PII Controllers and PII Processors Conduct privacy risk assessments and define treatment actions Prepare for ISO/IEC 27701 certification audits Maintain and continually improve the PIMS
Course Curriculum
1
- Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27701
- Relationship with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
- PIMS implementation lifecycle
- Role and responsibilities of the Lead Implementer
2
- Clause-by-clause review of ISO/IEC 27701
- Extensions to ISO/IEC 27001 clauses
- Annex A (PII Controller requirements)
- Annex B (PII Processor requirements)
- Mandatory vs contextual requirements
3
- Defining PIMS scope and boundaries
- Identifying organizational roles (Controller vs Processor)
- Establishing implementation governance and resources
- Developing the implementation roadmap
4
- Understanding internal and external context
- Identifying applicable privacy obligations
- Defining privacy policy and objectives
- Leadership commitment and accountability
5
- Identifying privacy and PII-related risks
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Integrating privacy risk with ISMS risk management
- Defining privacy risk treatment plans
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- Lawful processing and consent management
- Data subject rights management
- Data retention, deletion, and disposal
- Data sharing and disclosure controls
7
- Processor obligations and responsibilities
- Contractual and service-level controls
- Sub-processor management
- Monitoring processor compliance
8
- Managing third-party PII processing
- Cross-border data transfer considerations
- Supplier assurance and oversight
- Documentation and evidence requirements
9
- Designing privacy awareness programs
- Role-based training requirements
- Internal and external communication
- Embedding privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default
10
- Monitoring PIMS performance
- Privacy KPIs and indicators
- Internal audit preparation (overview)
- Management review inputs and outputs
11
- Preparing for ISO/IEC 27701 certification audits
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit expectations
- Evidence preparation and traceability
- Managing audit findings and nonconformities
12
- Managing nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating privacy risk assessments
- Improving privacy controls and processes
- Sustaining certification over time
13
- PIMS documentation development exercises
- Privacy risk assessment case studies
- Implementation planning simulations
- Peer review and feedback
14
- Review of ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer syllabus
- Scenario-based questions and exam techniques
- Certification exam guidance
15
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Practical workshops and implementation exercises
- Case studies and facilitated discussions
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- Privacy and data protection officers
- Information security and ISMS managers
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals
- Legal and regulatory compliance staff
- Consultants supporting ISO/IEC 27701 implementation
- Professionals preparing for ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer certification
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- ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation certificate or equivalent knowledge
- ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation knowledge is strongly recommended
- Understanding of privacy and data protection concepts
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- Practical implementation and documentation exercises
- Scenario-based discussions
- ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer certification examination
This course includes
- 18+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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