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ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management Lead Implementer

A lead-level course developing advanced skills for planning, implementing, managing, maintaining, and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System aligned with ISO 27701.

  • 4 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹17,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27701

  • ISO 27701 overview
  • Purpose and scope
  • Privacy information management
  • PIMS concepts
  • Personally identifiable information
  • Key terminology

Module 2: Understanding the PIMS Framework

  • PIMS structure
  • Privacy management principles
  • Management system approach
  • PIMS boundaries
  • Process approach
  • Privacy management lifecycle

Module 3: Relationship with Information Security Management

  • Information security foundations
  • Privacy and information security
  • Integrated management concepts
  • Security controls
  • Privacy extensions
  • Coordinated implementation

Module 4: Organisational Context

  • Internal context
  • External context
  • Interested parties
  • Privacy expectations
  • Organisational boundaries
  • PIMS scope

Module 5: Privacy Governance & Leadership

  • Leadership responsibilities
  • Privacy governance
  • Organisational commitment
  • Privacy policies
  • Roles and authorities
  • Accountability

Module 6: PII Roles & Responsibilities

  • PII principals
  • PII controllers
  • PII processors
  • Responsibility allocation
  • Processing relationships
  • Accountability requirements

Module 7: PIMS Implementation Planning

  • Implementation objectives
  • Implementation phases
  • Project planning
  • Resources
  • Responsibilities
  • Implementation roadmap

Module 8: PIMS Gap Analysis

  • Current-state assessment
  • Existing privacy practices
  • Identifying gaps
  • Control deficiencies
  • Implementation priorities
  • Gap remediation planning

Module 9: Privacy Risk Management

  • Privacy risk concepts
  • Risk identification
  • Privacy threats
  • Impact assessment
  • Risk analysis
  • Risk evaluation

Module 10: Privacy Risk Treatment

  • Risk treatment options
  • Selecting controls
  • Control implementation
  • Residual risk
  • Risk acceptance
  • Treatment monitoring

Module 11: PII Inventory & Data Mapping

  • Identifying PII
  • Data inventories
  • Processing activities
  • Data flows
  • Data locations
  • Maintaining records

Module 12: PII Lifecycle Management

  • PII collection
  • Storage
  • Processing
  • Sharing
  • Retention
  • Secure deletion

Module 13: Privacy by Design & Default

  • Privacy by design principles
  • Privacy by default
  • Data minimisation
  • Purpose limitation
  • System design considerations
  • Embedding privacy controls

Module 14: PII Controller Requirements

  • Processing purposes
  • Privacy information
  • PII principal requests
  • Consent considerations
  • Processing records
  • Controller accountability

Module 15: PII Processor Requirements

  • Processing instructions
  • Processor responsibilities
  • Customer requirements
  • Processing records
  • Data return
  • Data deletion

Module 16: Managing PII Principal Requests

  • Request identification
  • Access requests
  • Correction requests
  • Deletion requests
  • Request tracking
  • Response processes

Module 17: Access Control & PII Protection

  • Access control principles
  • Authentication
  • Authorisation
  • Privileged access
  • Information protection
  • Access reviews

Module 18: Third Parties & Subprocessors

  • Third-party relationships
  • Supplier evaluation
  • Subprocessor management
  • Privacy responsibilities
  • Contractual considerations
  • Third-party monitoring

Module 19: PII Transfers & Disclosure

  • Data transfers
  • Data locations
  • Transfer controls
  • Disclosure requests
  • Disclosure records
  • Transparency considerations

Module 20: Privacy Incident Management

  • Privacy incidents
  • Incident identification
  • Escalation
  • Response procedures
  • Communication
  • Incident documentation

Module 21: PIMS Documentation

  • Privacy policies
  • Procedures
  • Processing records
  • Risk documentation
  • Control documentation
  • Document management

Module 22: Awareness & Competence

  • Privacy awareness
  • Role-based responsibilities
  • Competence requirements
  • Learning needs
  • Internal communication
  • Building privacy culture

Module 23: Operational PIMS Controls

  • Operational planning
  • Process controls
  • Responsibility assignment
  • Change management
  • Control monitoring
  • Operational consistency

Module 24: Monitoring & Measurement

  • Performance indicators
  • Monitoring activities
  • Data collection
  • Control effectiveness
  • Privacy performance
  • Performance analysis

Module 25: Internal Audit Programme

  • Internal audit purpose
  • Audit programme
  • Audit scope
  • Audit criteria
  • Auditor independence
  • Audit reporting

Module 26: Management Review

  • Management review objectives
  • Review inputs
  • Performance information
  • Privacy risks
  • Improvement opportunities
  • Management decisions

Module 27: Nonconformities & Corrective Actions

  • Identifying nonconformities
  • Immediate corrections
  • Root cause analysis
  • Corrective-action planning
  • Implementation
  • Effectiveness evaluation

Module 28: PIMS Performance Evaluation

  • PIMS effectiveness
  • Privacy objectives
  • Control performance
  • Audit results
  • Stakeholder feedback
  • Performance trends

Module 29: Maintaining the PIMS

  • Periodic reviews
  • Updating privacy risks
  • Updating controls
  • Maintaining documentation
  • Organisational changes
  • PIMS sustainability

Module 30: Implementation Leadership & Continual Improvement

  • Leading implementation teams
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Managing implementation challenges
  • Improvement planning
  • Lessons learned
  • Continual improvement
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

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  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
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  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
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  • 24/7 access on any device
— About this course

Course Overview

The ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management Lead Implementer course equips working professionals with advanced knowledge for establishing and managing a Privacy Information Management System. Learners explore PIMS requirements, privacy governance, PII controller and processor responsibilities, privacy risk management, data lifecycle controls, implementation planning, documentation, performance evaluation, corrective actions, and continual improvement.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Interpret ISO 27701 requirements and principles for PIMS implementation.

02

Define organisational context, PIMS scope, governance structures, roles, and responsibilities.

03

Plan and lead the implementation of a structured Privacy Information Management System.

04

Conduct gap assessments and establish privacy risk identification and treatment processes.

05

Implement appropriate controls for PII controllers, processors, data lifecycle management, and third parties.

06

Establish PIMS documentation, operational controls, awareness, monitoring, and performance measurement processes.

07

Manage internal audits, management reviews, nonconformities, and corrective actions.

08

Lead PIMS maintenance and continual improvement to support effective privacy information management.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for privacy professionals, information security teams, risk and compliance professionals, PIMS implementation leaders, and working professionals responsible for privacy management.
What prior knowledge is recommended?
A good understanding of privacy information management, information security principles, PII processing, and fundamental management system concepts is recommended.
Does the course cover PII controller and processor requirements?
Yes. Learners explore controller and processor responsibilities, processing activities, accountability, data handling, processing records, data return, and deletion.
Does the course cover PIMS implementation?
Yes. The course covers implementation planning, gap analysis, risk management, documentation, operational controls, monitoring, internal audits, management reviews, and improvement.
Does the course cover privacy risk management?
Yes. Learners explore privacy risk identification, impact assessment, analysis, evaluation, treatment, control selection, residual risk, and ongoing monitoring.
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