ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course
This foundation course develops essential understanding of ISO/IEC 27701 PIMS, covering privacy principles, risk management, controls, compliance, governance, incidents, and integration with ISO/IEC 27001 for personal data protection.
Course Features
The ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course is a 5-day training programme with mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres, focused on privacy management, ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, PIMS implementation, personal data protection, privacy risk control, and continual improvement.
- Foundation-level training based on ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System principles
- 12 mandatory study units covering PIMS concepts, privacy controls, compliance, auditing, governance, incidents, and ISO/IEC 27001 integration
- Suitable for online, in-person, or blended delivery, subject to Approved Training Centre arrangements
- Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres
- Assessment includes 100 multiple-choice questions
- Minimum passing score of 75% required for successful completion
About This Course
The ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course provides learners with a structured understanding of privacy information management based on ISO/IEC 27701. The standard extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 to address privacy concerns and support the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of a Privacy Information Management System.
Understand the purpose and importance of ISO/IEC 27701 for privacy information management
Learn how ISO/IEC 27701 extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
Build knowledge of PIMS establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement
Understand privacy risks, controls, compliance, auditing, governance, and incident response
Develop awareness of personal data protection, PII, consent, confidentiality, and data subject rights
Prepare for progression into advanced privacy management, auditing, compliance, and information security roles
What You'll Learn
Learners completing this course will gain a strong foundation in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a Privacy Information Management System aligned with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements and privacy management best practices.
Understand the purpose, structure, and importance of a Privacy Information Management System
Explain key privacy management concepts, including PII, data subject rights, consent, confidentiality, and data protection principles
Describe the scope, objectives, framework, clauses, annexes, and requirements of ISO/IEC 27701
Identify and assess privacy risks associated with personal data processing activities
Apply privacy controls, technical measures, organisational measures, administrative measures, and compliance monitoring practices
Understand privacy governance, accountability, incident management, auditing, and integration with ISO/IEC 27001
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for professionals involved in privacy management, information security, compliance, risk management, auditing, and data protection, as well as individuals seeking foundation-level understanding of privacy principles and ISO/IEC 27701 requirements.
Privacy management professionals
Information security professionals
Compliance officers and compliance coordinators
Risk management personnel
Internal auditors and individuals involved in privacy audits
Data protection, information governance, and privacy support staff
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Key Concepts in Privacy Management
Scope and Objectives of ISO/IEC 27701
Framework of ISO/IEC 27701
Establishing and Maintaining a PIMS
Privacy Risk Management
Privacy Controls and Measures
Privacy Compliance and Auditing
Privacy Incident Management
Privacy Governance and Accountability
Integration with ISO/IEC 27001
Case Studies and Practical Applications
Course Requirements
Learners should meet the entry requirements set for the ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course, including age, English proficiency, and sufficient background awareness to engage with privacy and information security concepts.
Learners must be at least 18 years old, have sufficient English reading, writing, and understanding skills, and should preferably have completed secondary education or equivalent
No formal academic prerequisites or mandatory work experience are required, although exposure to data protection, privacy management, information security, compliance, auditing, IT concepts, PII, privacy principles, and ISMS terminology is beneficial
Assessments
The course includes mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of the course material and their ability to apply privacy information management concepts in practical situations.
Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres
Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
Evaluation of understanding of ISO/IEC 27701, PIMS, privacy controls, risks, compliance, and practical application
Minimum score of 75% required to pass the assessment
Progression
Successful completion of this foundation-level qualification supports progression into advanced ISO/IEC 27701 certifications, related ISO management system learning, privacy and compliance roles, and broader professional development in data protection and information security.
Progress to ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Course
Progress to ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor Qualification
Progress to related ISO standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000, ISO 31000, ISO 9001, and ISO 22301
Pursue career pathways such as Privacy Analyst, Data Protection Officer, Compliance Specialist, Information Governance Officer, privacy consultant, or privacy compliance leader
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