ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor Training
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Implementer Training
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 – Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) – Lead Auditor Training
Audit, evaluate, and improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27701 – and qualify as an ABIS‑accredited Lead Auditor recognised for privacy and data protection auditing competence.
Duration
- 4–5 days of intensive, audit‑focused training (≈ 32–40 hours)
- Self‑paced learning option available (flexible completion timeline)
Format
- Live virtual sessions (evening IST timings suitable for working professionals)
- Classroom / in‑person workshops (on request)
- Self‑paced theory – study PIMS and audit concepts using digital materials and recordings, then join a scheduled live audit‑practice and exam batch
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of information security, privacy, or ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 27001)
- Prior exposure to audits or privacy / security roles is helpful, but not mandatory
Certification
- ABIS‑accredited ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor Certificate
- Certificates designed to be digitally verifiable on ABIS and the Pacific Certifications verification page, enabling quick authenticity checks and strong credibility with employers and clients
Exam
- Online, proctored, 2‑hour exam
- Scenario‑based and multiple‑choice questions covering PIMS fundamentals, ISO/IEC 27701 requirements (controllers and processors) and audit principles
- For self‑paced learners, the exam can be booked on any available date after completing self‑study
- Exam voucher typically valid for up to 6 months from enrollment
Price
- Early‑bird, group, corporate and self‑paced options available
- Contact us for detailed fees
About the Training
The ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor course by Pacific Certifications (ABIS‑accredited) equips you to plan, conduct, report and follow up on PIMS audits based on ISO/IEC 27701, typically as an extension of an ISO 27001‑based ISMS.
You will learn how to interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements from an auditor’s perspective, assess privacy risks and controls for PII controllers and processors, and write clear, evidence‑based audit findings and reports through explanations, real‑life examples, workshops and a full audit simulation.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Data protection officers (DPOs), privacy officers and legal/compliance professionals
- Information security managers and ISO 27001 auditors expanding into privacy
- Internal auditors and PIMS/ISMS audit team members
- Consultants and implementation specialists working on ISO 27001 + 27701 projects
- Professionals aiming to work with certification bodies as privacy/PIMS auditors
- Anyone responsible for evaluating or improving a PIMS integrated with an ISMS
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor – Course Outline
Day 1 – PIMS & ISO/IEC 27701 Foundations
- Introduction to privacy information management and ISO/IEC 27701
- Relationship between ISO 27001, ISO 27002 and ISO 27701 (extension to ISMS)
- Key privacy concepts: PII, controllers, processors, data subject rights, lawful bases, accountability
- Understanding organisational context, stakeholders and PIMS scope
- Overview of common privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR‑like concepts) and how ISO 27701 supports compliance
- Role of the PIMS Lead Auditor within an integrated audit programme
Day 2 – Audit Principles, Planning & Documentation Review
- Audit principles and types of audits (first, second, third party)
- Applying ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021‑1 to PIMS audits
- Establishing a PIMS audit programme and risk‑based audit planning
- Defining audit scope, criteria and objectives (ISMS + PIMS)
- Developing audit plans, checklists and sampling strategies for privacy controls
- Reviewing PIMS documentation: privacy policy, records of processing, DPIAs/PIAs, consent and rights processes, SoA, risk assessment and treatment records
Day 3 – Conducting the PIMS Audit
- Opening meetings: confirming scope, roles (controller/processor), sites and communication channels
- Effective privacy‑focused interviewing techniques with IT, legal, HR, marketing and processors/vendors
- Collecting and verifying audit evidence through interviews, document review, observation and technical demonstrations
- Auditing key clauses and annexes: governance, roles and responsibilities, risk assessment, privacy by design/default, third‑party processing, data subject rights, incident management
- Auditing integrated ISMS + PIMS controls and verifying traceability to legal/contractual requirements
- Maintaining robust audit trails and notes during on‑site and remote audits
Day 4 – Findings, Reporting & Follow‑up
- Analysing evidence and determining conformity / nonconformity
- Classifying privacy‑related findings (major/minor nonconformities, observations, opportunities for improvement)
- Writing clear nonconformity statements linked to ISO/IEC 27701 requirements and objective evidence
- Preparing concise, factual audit reports tailored for management, DPOs and security leads
- Conducting closing meetings and presenting audit conclusions and risk implications
- Corrective actions, root cause analysis and follow‑up audits in a privacy context
Day 5 – Certification Audit Simulation & Exam Preparation
- Full PIMS audit case study with role‑play (auditor and auditee), integrated with an ISMS
- Leading an audit team: assigning roles, coordinating with technical experts, managing time and multi‑site/remote audits
- Handling typical challenges in ISO 27701 audits (records of processing, DPIAs, vendor management, cross‑border transfers, data subject rights)
- Revision of key concepts and domains for the ABIS‑accredited Lead Auditor exam
- Mock test, practice questions and exam tips
Assessment & ABIS‑Accredited Certification
- Continuous evaluation through quizzes, practical exercises, case studies and audit role‑plays
- Final online ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam (2 hours), covering PIMS fundamentals, audit principles, planning, conducting, reporting and managing an audit programme
- Participants who meet the competency and exam requirements receive the ABIS‑accredited ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor certificate
- Certificates are digitally verifiable via ABIS and Pacific Certifications verification portals, enhancing trust for employers, clients, regulators and certification bodies
Key Outcomes
By the end of the ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, structure and key concepts of ISO/IEC 27701 and its integration with ISO 27001
- Plan PIMS audits, including scope (controller/processor), objectives, criteria, audit programme and team assignments
- Conduct process‑based privacy audits, gather objective evidence and evaluate the effectiveness of privacy controls
- Assess how organisations manage PII, data subject rights, third‑party processors and cross‑border transfers
- Write clear, well‑structured nonconformities and audit reports that help management address privacy risks
- Lead audit teams and manage the full PIMS audit cycle, including follow‑up, surveillance and continual improvement
Why Choose Pacific Certifications for ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor?
- ABIS‑Accredited: Training and certificates backed by ABIS and aligned with international PIMS Lead Auditor competency expectations
- Privacy‑focused & Practical: Real‑world privacy and security scenarios, DPIA‑style exercises, vendor/processor audits and role‑plays – not just theory
- Expert Trainers: Delivered by experienced privacy and information security professionals with hands‑on ISO 27001 + 27701 audit and implementation experience
- Ready‑to‑use Tools: Sample PIMS audit plans, privacy‑focused checklists, interview guides, DPIA review formats and reporting templates
- Post‑Course Support: Limited‑period email support and access to an alumni community for questions, peer learning and networking
Ready to build advanced privacy audit skills and earn an ABIS‑accredited ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor certificate?
Enroll now or contact us at trainings@pacificcert.comto join an upcoming ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor batch.
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 – Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) – Lead Implementer Training
Design, implement, and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27701:2025 – and qualify as an ABIS‑accredited Lead Implementer specialising in privacy and data protection.
Duration
- 3–4 days of guided training (for live / classroom option)
- Self‑paced option available (flexible completion timeline)
Format
- Live virtual sessions (IST 6:00 PM–10:30 PM)
- Classroom / in‑person workshops (on request)
- Self‑paced learning – study at your own speed using Pacific Certifications digital materials and recordings, then join a live Q&A/exam‑prep session
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of information security, privacy or ISO management systems (ideally ISO 27001)
- Prior exposure to data protection, legal/compliance, IT security or audit roles is helpful but not mandatory
Certification
- ABIS‑accredited ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Implementer Certificate
- Certificates digitally verifiable on ABIS and Pacific Certifications verification pages, providing global credibility and easy authenticity checks
Exam
- Online, open‑book, 2‑hour exam
- Scenario‑based and multiple‑choice questions covering PIMS requirements, controller/processor obligations and implementation practices
- For self‑paced learners, the exam can be booked on any available date after completing self‑study
- Exam voucher valid for up to 6 months from enrolment
Price
- Early‑bird, group, corporate and self‑paced options available
- Contact us for detailed fees
About the Training
The ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Implementer course by Pacific Certifications equips you to plan, build and maintain a robust PIMS based on the latest ISO/IEC 27701:2025 edition.
You learn how to convert ISO/IEC 27701 requirements into practical governance, processes, documentation and controls that protect personally identifiable information (PII) and support compliance with privacy laws and contractual obligations.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Data Protection Officers (DPOs), privacy officers and legal/compliance professionals
- Information security and ISO 27001 managers expanding into privacy
- IT, risk and governance professionals involved in data protection
- Consultants and implementation specialists for ISO 27001 + 27701 projects
- Internal auditors moving into implementation or privacy programme leadership roles
- Anyone responsible for establishing, upgrading or maintaining a PIMS
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Implementer – Course Outline
Day 1 – PIMS Foundations, ISO/IEC 27701:2025 & Project Initiation
- Introduction to privacy information management and ISO/IEC 27701:2025
- Relationship with ISO 27001/27002 and transition to the 2025 edition (standalone PIMS perspective)
- Key privacy concepts: PII, controllers, processors, data subject rights, lawful bases, accountability
- Understanding organisational context, stakeholders and PIMS scope (including controller/processor roles)
- Building the business case for PIMS and securing leadership commitment
- Defining the implementation roadmap, roles and responsibilities
Day 2 – Privacy Risk Assessment, Governance & Framework Design
- Privacy risk concepts: identifying PII, processing activities and threat scenarios
- Conducting privacy risk assessments and (where required) DPIA/PIA‑style analyses
- Mapping processing activities, data flows and third‑party relationships
- Defining privacy objectives, governance structures and policies
- Integrating PIMS with existing ISMS and other management systems
- Selecting and tailoring controls for PII controllers and PII processors
Day 3 – Implementing PIMS Controls, Processes & Documentation
- Developing and implementing privacy policies, procedures and standards
- Consent management, data subject rights handling, retention and deletion practices
- Third‑party / processor management, contracts and due‑diligence processes
- Incident and breach management – detection, assessment, notification and lessons learned
- Documentation requirements: registers of processing, DPIA reports, SoA, procedures, records
- Documented information control: versioning, approval, access, retention and classification
Day 4 – Performance Evaluation, Improvement & Certification Readiness
- Monitoring and measuring PIMS performance and privacy risks (KPIs, dashboards)
- Training, awareness and culture for privacy and information protection
- Internal audits and management reviews of PIMS – preparation and follow‑through
- Handling nonconformities, complaints, privacy incidents and regulatory findings
- Continual improvement of PIMS through review cycles and corrective actions
- Preparing for third‑party certification or external audits (readiness checks, evidence, common gaps)
- Implementation pitfalls, best practices and success factors
- Exam preparation, sample questions and course review
Assessment & Certification
- Continuous evaluation through quizzes, case studies and implementation exercises
- Final online exam (2 hours, open‑book), covering ISO/IEC 27701:2025 requirements and implementation practices
- Participants who meet competency and exam requirements receive the ABIS‑accredited ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer certificate
- Certificates are digitally verifiable, enhancing trust and credibility for employers, clients, regulators and certification bodies
Key Outcomes
By the end of the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, structure and key concepts of ISO/IEC 27701:2025 and its relationship with ISO 27001/27002
- Plan a PIMS implementation project, including scope (controller/processor), objectives, stakeholders, responsibilities and resources
- Identify and assess privacy risks and define appropriate privacy and security controls for PII controllers and processors
- Develop and manage documentation, including privacy policies, registers of processing, DPIAs, procedures and records
- Implement operational privacy processes for consent, data subject rights, third‑party management, breach handling and retention
- Monitor and measure PIMS performance through KPIs, internal audits and management reviews
- Drive continual improvement and maintain readiness for third‑party certification or regulatory scrutiny
Why Choose Pacific Certifications for ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Implementer?
- ABIS‑Accredited: Training and certificates backed by ABIS, aligned with modern PIMS Lead Implementer competency expectations
- Privacy‑focused & Practical: Real‑world privacy and security scenarios, DPIA‑style workshops, vendor/processor examples and role‑plays – not just theory
- Expert Trainers: Delivered by professionals with hands‑on ISO 27001 + 27701 implementation and privacy/compliance experience
- Ready‑to‑use Templates: Sample policies, RoPA templates, DPIA formats, third‑party checklists and implementation trackers to accelerate your project
- Post‑Course Support: Limited‑period email support and access to an alumni community for questions and peer learning
Ready to lead privacy implementation and become an ABIS‑accredited ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Implementer?
Enroll now or contact us at trainings@pacificcert.com to join an upcoming ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer batch.
