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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
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
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.