Overview
Interpret ISO/IEC 27701:2019 requirements clause by clause from an auditor’s perspective, Understand how ISO/IEC 27701 extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002, Plan, conduct, report, and follow up Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) audits, Audit PII Controllers (Annex A) and PII Processors (Annex B) effectively, Identify and evaluate privacy risks, DPIAs, and privacy controls, Verify data subject rights management during audits, Assess privacy by design and by default implementation, Conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 ISO 27701 certification audits, Raise clear, defensible nonconformities (major & minor), Write professional audit findings and reports, Map ISO/IEC 27701 requirements to GDPR articles, Prepare confidently for ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor certification exams, Apply Lead Auditor skills, ethics, and professional judgment in real audits
Aspiring ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditors, ISO/IEC 27001 / 27002 auditors and consultants, Data Protection Officers (DPOs), Privacy, information security, and cybersecurity professionals, Compliance, risk, and governance managers, GDPR and privacy consultants, Professionals preparing for ISO 27701 Lead Auditor certification exams, Internal auditors responsible for privacy and data protection, Freelancers
Basic understanding of information security or privacy concepts, Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 27002 (recommended, not mandatory), Awareness of data protection regulations such as GDPR (helpful but not required), Experience in IT, information security, compliance, risk, audit, or governance roles is an advantage (recommended, not mandatory), Willingness to learn from a Lead Auditor and certification-focused perspective
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
Privacy and data protection have become core governance and compliance priorities for organizations worldwide. ISO/IEC 27701:2019 extends ISO/IEC 27001 to create a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) that enables organizations to manage personal data responsibly, lawfully, and transparently.
This ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor Certification Course is a comprehensive, clause-by-clause, auditor-focused training program designed to prepare you to plan, conduct, report, and follow up Privacy Information Management System audits in line with ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR requirements.
Unlike high-level overview courses, this program takes a practical audit perspective. You will learn what to audit, how to audit, what evidence to look for, and how to raise meaningful audit findings—exactly what is required of a competent Lead Auditor.
Unlike high-level overview courses, this program takes a practical audit perspective. You will learn what to audit, how to audit, what evidence to look for, and how to raise meaningful audit findings—exactly what is required of a competent Lead Auditor.
What makes this course different?
Clause-by-clause explanation of ISO/IEC 27701 requirements
Clear distinction between auditable and non-auditable clauses
Deep coverage of Annex A (PII Controllers) and Annex B (PII Processors)
Practical guidance on privacy risk assessments, DPIAs, and GDPR alignment
Real-world audit scenarios, case studies, and sample nonconformities
Dedicated Lead Auditor exam preparation, including MCQs and scenario-based questions
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