ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System-Lead Auditor

Gain globally recognized expertise in auditing privacy management systems. Learn to evaluate PII protection strategies and lead ISO/IEC 27701 audits with confidence.

On-Site
In-Person Training at Our Academy (Scheduled Sessions)
€3500.00
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Live Instructor-led Sessions (Online via Zoom/MS Teams)
€2950.00

Why This Course Matters

As privacy becomes central to digital trust, this course prepares you to conduct and lead audits of Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701. You’ll learn to assess how organizations process Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and whether they meet the requirements of ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll develop the expertise to plan audits, manage audit teams, communicate with stakeholders, and resolve complex findings. Successful participants can take the exam and apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor credential—proof of your global auditing capabilities in privacy and data protection.


Who Should Join?

This training is designed for:

  • Auditors aiming to specialize in PIMS audits

  • Consultants and compliance officers looking to advance in data privacy assessments

  • Information security and privacy professionals maintaining PIMS compliance

  • Technical specialists preparing for external or internal audits

  • Advisors supporting organizations in handling PII responsibly


What You Will Learn

Upon completing this course, you will:

  • Grasp how PIMS operates within the ISO/IEC 27701 framework

  • Understand how this standard integrates with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and regulatory frameworks

  • Acquire audit competencies aligned with ISO 19011, including planning, execution, and reporting

  • Learn how to interpret and audit privacy controls specific to organizational environments


How You Will Learn

  • Case studies and audit simulations reinforce real-world application

  • Group discussions and role-play activities enhance comprehension

  • Practice quizzes mirror the certification exam for better preparation


Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of information security and privacy concepts

  • Familiarity with auditing practices and terminology


Strengthening Digital Integrity through Privacy Assurance

By training professionals to audit PIMS effectively, this course supports organizations in maintaining compliance and accountability in handling personal data. In a data-driven economy, your auditing skills become critical for ensuring ethical practices, regulatory alignment, and sustainable trust in digital systems.


  • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12-month period from the initial date of the exam.

Examination

The “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. 

    CredentialExamProfessional experienceMS audit/assessment experienceOther requirements
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Provisional AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in Privacy Information ManagementAudit activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in Privacy Information ManagementAudit activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in Privacy Information ManagementAudit activities: a total of 1,000 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

Additional 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.
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