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ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor

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Duration
5
Upcoming Batch
16 November 2026 - 20 November 2026
Batch Options
4 hours & 8 hours
Language
English / Arabic

ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor

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?

During this training course, you will obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to acquire knowledge on the protection of privacy in the context of processing personally identifiable information (PII), as well as master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, establish communication with customers and resolve potential conflicts.
After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Auditor certificate proves that you have the capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on best practices.

Learning objectives

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

Education approach

This training is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits
Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy, and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Who Should Attend

  • 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)

Schedule Dates

16 November 2026 - 20 November 2026
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Course Content

  • Introduction to Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and ISO/IEC 27701

FAQs

ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor certification is a credential that demonstrates an individual’s competence to plan, conduct, and manage audits of privacy information management systems (PIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 27701 standard. It signifies expertise in evaluating an organization’s privacy management practices and ensuring alignment with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements.

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