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.
Why should you attend?
Who should attend?
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Auditors seeking to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification audits
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Managers or consultants seeking to master a PIMS audit process
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Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with PIMS requirements
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Technical experts seeking to prepare for a PIMS audit
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Expert advisors in the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Learning objectives
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Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701
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Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
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Acquire the competences of the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
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Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit
Education approach
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This training is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
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Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
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Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy, and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
More Details
Course Agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and ISO/IEC 27701
- Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit
- Day 3: On-site audit activities
- Day 4: Closing the audit
- Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
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) requirements
- Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
- Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
- Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
- Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program
In 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.
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Privacy Information Management | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Privacy Information Management | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Privacy Information Management | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 400 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises.
- An attestation of course completion certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
