The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer training course equips professionals with the expertise to assist organizations in establishing, implementing, and continually improving a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701.
Why Should You Attend?
Having a PIMS ensures the protection of privacy for individuals whose personally identifiable information (PII) is processed. Given that most organizations process PII, implementing a robust PIMS is critical to ensuring effective privacy protection.
This training course is designed to prepare participants to establish and maintain a PIMS in alignment with the requirements and guidance of ISO/IEC 27701. It covers key topics such as understanding the organizational context, ensuring leadership and commitment, conducting privacy risk assessment and treatment, managing communication and awareness, and maintaining documented information. The course also explains how to monitor, measure, and continually improve the PIMS. Most importantly, it provides practical guidance on implementing privacy objectives and controls specific to PII processors and PII controllers.
After mastering the implementation and management of a PIMS, individuals can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Implementer certificate demonstrates the practical knowledge and professional capabilities required to implement the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements in an organization.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management
- Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a PIMS within organizations
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with data privacy requirements
- PIMS project implementation team members
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
- Interpret the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements for a PIMS from the perspective of an implementer
- Initiate and plan the implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
- Apply best practices to support the ongoing effectiveness and improvement of the PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
- Interpret the requirements for an ISO/IEC 27701 certification audit
Educational Approach
- This training course is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of PIMS.
- Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
- The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam.
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of information privacy is required to attend this training course.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and initiation of a PIMS implementation
Day 2: Implementation plan of a PIMS
Day 3: Implementation of a PIMS
Day 4: PIMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The “PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a privacy information management system
Domain 2: Initiation of the PIMS implementation
Domain 3: Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701
Domain 4: Implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IC 27701
Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
Domain 6: Continual improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
Domain 7: Preparing for a PIMS certification audit
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.
Certification
After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
The certification requirements for ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | PIMS project experience | Other requirements |
| ISO/IEC 27701 Provisional Implementer | PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam
|
None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
|
| ISO/IEC 27701 Implementer | 2 years (1 in privacy management) | At least 200 hours | ||
| ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer | 5 years (2 in privacy management) | At least 300 hours | ||
| ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead Implementer | 10 years (7 in privacy management) | At least 1,000 hours |
The implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- Drafting a PIMS plan
- Initiating a PIMS implementation
- Implementing a PIMS
- Monitoring and managing a PIMS implementation
- Performing continual improvement measures
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.
