ISO/IEC 27701:2019 LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING

Name: ISO/IEC 27701:2019 LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING
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ISO 27701 Lead Auditor | PIMS Auditor | Privacy Information Management System |

Created byErsin Cetin

Last updated 2/2025

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What you'll learn

Understand the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2019 for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS).
Learn how to conduct privacy audits based on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 27001 guidelines.
Develop skills to assess and manage privacy risks in organizations.
Gain the knowledge needed to become a certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor.

Course content

7 sections • 56 lectures • 4h 31m total length

Introduction3:12
About ISO/IEC 277015:24
️The Structure of This Course3:43
Basic Privacy Elements6:50
Overview of Privacy Principles8:09
Relationship with the GDPR3:29
Explore how ISO/IEC 27001 supports GDPR compliance through a privacy information management system, noting similarities and differences, breach notification requirements including the 72-hour window, and PII versus personal data.

Context of the Organization5:57
Leadership4:12
Planning - Risk Assessment and Treatment7:19
Identify and assess information security risks by defining a methodology and mapping assets, threats, vulnerabilities, including PII processing, to estimate likelihood and impact and guide risk treatment.
Planning - Statement of Applicability and Objectives4:24
Support6:22
Operation2:06
Implement ISO/IEC 27001 operation requirements to meet information security and privacy objectives by executing the risk treatment plan, updating risk assessments, and applying change management to outsourced processes.
Performance Evaluation3:34
Improvement4:06
Learn how organizations address non-conformities, apply corrective actions, and continually improve their privacy information management system (PIMs), including how PII principals can modify or withdraw consent.

Information Security and Privacy Policies3:29
Organization of Information Security and Privacy (Part 1)4:53
Organization of Information Security and Privacy (Part 2)4:08
Human Resources Security5:04
Asset Management5:57
Access Control (Part 1)4:49
Access Control (Part 2)3:53
Cryptography3:35
Physical and Environmental Security8:38
Operations Security (Part 1)5:07
Operations Security (Part 2)4:41
Communications Security (Part 1)3:32
Communications Security (Part 2)3:51
Systems Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance5:13
Integrate security and privacy requirements in the acquisition, development, and maintenance of information systems, encrypt data over untrusted networks, and implement privacy by design and by default.
Supplier Relationships3:42
Incident Management5:51
Differentiate events from incidents and implement incident management across preparation, detection, response, and learning from breaches under ISO/IEC 27035 and GDPR guidance.
Information Security and Privacy Aspects of Business Continuity Management3:09
Integrate information security and privacy into existing business continuity arrangements, conducting impact analysis, assigning roles, developing and testing plans, and ensuring redundancy and failover to protect data.
Compliance4:24

Purpose and Lawful Basis4:28
Consent3:47
Privacy Impact Assessment10:52
Contracts and Records4:24
Obligations to PII Principals (Part 1)7:59
The course explains ISO/IEC 27701 obligations to identify and meet PII principles, documentation, and a contact point. It covers information, consent management, withdrawal, and objection processes aligned with GDPR.
Obligations to PII Principals (Part 2)8:30
Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default (Part 1)7:15
Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default (Part 2)3:08
PII Sharing, Transfer, and Disclosure5:16

01-Management System Auditing5:13
02-Different Types of Audit2:56
03-Audit Scope-Objectives and Criteria3:02
04-The Audit Team3:22
Form a competent, impartial audit team led by a lead auditor, include technical experts as needed, account for size and complexity, and communicate composition before the audit to safeguard objectivity.
05-The Audit Plan4:10
Define and implement a comprehensive audit plan outlining objectives, scope, criteria, team roles, activities, remote auditing considerations, findings classification, and reporting schedules to ensure effective management system audits.
06-Conducting the Audit3:57
07-Nonconformities4:15
08-The Audit Report5:32
09-Thank You3:38

Requirements

No prior auditing experience is required. However, familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001 or data protection regulations (such as GDPR) can be beneficial. This course is suitable for beginners as well as professionals looking to specialize in privacy management audits.

Description

ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Lead Auditor Job Description

Note: Candidates can apply for the Lead Auditor exam conducted by Megademi and obtain an Recognized Lead Auditor Certificate, which is internationally valid. They must successfully complete all other requirements, including 40hrs training, quizzes, role-plays, and additional assessment activities. This depends on individual needs and requires a separate fee. Please contact us for more details via message or email by checking the email in our website under the external resources link in the introduction section.

Job Overview

An ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Lead Auditor is responsible for evaluating and ensuring an organization's compliance with the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) standard. The Lead Auditor conducts audits, assessments, and provides recommendations to strengthen data privacy, security controls, and regulatory compliance across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, execute, and manage ISO/IEC 27701 audits to ensure compliance with PIMS requirements.
Develop audit plans, review documentation, and identify areas for improvement.
Assess privacy risk management, data protection measures, and security controls.
Conduct interviews with key personnel, evaluate data processing policies, and assess information security practices.
Prepare detailed audit reports, including findings, non-conformities, and recommended corrective actions.
Provide guidance and training on ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, data privacy best practices, and continual improvement strategies.
Assist organizations in implementing corrective actions and improving their privacy information management system.
Stay updated on ISO standards, GDPR, industry regulations, and best auditing practices related to data privacy and security.

Qualifications & Skills:

Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of data privacy principles, risk management, and auditing techniques.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in IT, cybersecurity, legal compliance, and data governance is an advantage.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit projects efficiently.

An ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor plays a crucial role in ensuring privacy compliance, data security, and continual improvement of an organization's Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).

Who this course is for:

This course is ideal for: Data protection officers and privacy managers seeking to enhance their expertise. Information security professionals looking to integrate privacy management with ISO/IEC 27001. Auditors who want to specialize in privacy information management system (PIMS) audits. Business owners and compliance officers responsible for data privacy and regulatory compliance.

ISO/IEC 27701:2019 LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING

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Course content

General Part6 lectures • 31min

PIMS-Specific requirements related to ISO/IEC 270018 lectures • 38min

PIMS-Specific guidance related to ISO/IEC 2700218 lectures • 1hr 24min

Additional ISO/IEC 27002 guidance for PII controllers9 lectures • 56min

Additional ISO/IEC 27002 guidance for PII processors4 lectures • 20min

Final Evaluations2 lectures • 7min

Auditing Part in accordance with ISO 190119 lectures • 36min

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