ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor Course Overview:

During this training course, participants will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively plan and conduct audits in accordance with the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Through practical exercises, participants will acquire expertise in safeguarding privacy while handling personally identifiable information (PII). They will also master audit techniques, become proficient in managing audit programs and teams, establish effective customer communication, and resolve potential conflicts.

Upon successful completion of the training course, participants have the option to take the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” credential. This internationally recognized certificate demonstrates the individual’s capabilities and competences to conduct audits in alignment with best practices, ensuring privacy protection and compliance within organizations.

Intended Audience:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a PIMS audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with PIMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a PIMS audit
• Expert advisors in the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) 

Learning Objectives of ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor:

• Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Acquire the competences of the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit