ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 PIMS Internal Auditor
Develop the skills to audit Privacy Information Management Systems against ISO/IEC 27701, assess compliance, identify gaps, and support continual improvement in privacy governance and data protection practices.
Course Features
This ICTQual AB course is a 5-day internal auditor training programme covering ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management Systems, internal audit principles, audit preparation, evidence collection, reporting, follow-up, and continual improvement.
- ICTQual AB awarded internal auditor course
- 5-day training programme
- 8 mandatory study units
- Focused on ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management Systems
- Available through Approved Training Centres in online, in-person, or blended formats
- Mandatory assessment with 100 multiple-choice questions and a minimum pass mark of 75%
About This Course
The ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Internal Auditor Course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to audit Privacy Information Management Systems within organisations. ISO/IEC 27701 provides guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System. This course focuses on assessing the effectiveness and compliance of an organisation’s PIMS against ISO/IEC 27701 and relevant privacy regulations. Learners develop practical auditing competence, including audit planning, documentation review, evidence collection, identification of nonconformities, audit reporting, corrective action follow-up, and continual improvement in privacy governance.
Builds competence in auditing Privacy Information Management Systems
Supports understanding of ISO/IEC 27701 as an extension of ISO/IEC 27001
Covers privacy governance, data protection, and regulatory alignment
Develops practical internal audit planning and reporting skills
Supports identification of privacy risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
Prepares learners for progression in privacy, compliance, auditing, and information security roles
What You'll Learn
Learners will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to understand ISO/IEC 27701, plan and conduct internal audits, report findings, support corrective action, and contribute to continual improvement.
Explain the purpose and scope of a Privacy Information Management System
Understand the role of ISO/IEC 27701 in extending ISO/IEC 27001 for privacy protection
Apply internal auditing principles including independence, objectivity, ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality
Interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements and their integration with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
Plan, prepare, conduct, report, and follow up Privacy Management System audits
Identify nonconformities, privacy risks, emerging governance challenges, and opportunities for continual improvement
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for professionals involved in privacy management, compliance, auditing, information security, data protection, governance, or those responsible for implementing, maintaining, or auditing privacy governance frameworks.
Privacy Officers
Data Protection Officers
Privacy Compliance Specialists
Internal Auditors
Information Security and Risk Management Professionals
Consultants and professionals responsible for ISO/IEC 27701 implementation or audit activities
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 PIMS Internal Auditor course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Fundamentals of Internal Auditing
Understanding ISO/IEC 27701 Requirements
Audit Preparation and Documentation
Conducting Privacy Management System Audits
Reporting and Follow-Up
Emerging Trends and Challenges in Privacy Governance
Continuous Improvement and Professional Development
Course Requirements
Learners should be at least 16 years old and should have sufficient English proficiency, basic computer literacy, and a useful foundation in privacy, data protection, information security, or management systems.
Learners must be at least 16 years old at the time of registration
No strict educational prerequisites apply, but familiarity with privacy principles, data protection laws, auditing, compliance, information security, ISO/IEC 27001, or management systems is highly beneficial
Assessments
Assessment is mandatory and is conducted through ICTQual AB Approved Training Centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of course content and their ability to apply internal audit concepts in practical situations.
Mandatory Approved Training Centre assessment
100 multiple-choice questions
Assessment of comprehension and practical application of course material
Minimum pass mark of 75%
Progression
Successful completion supports progression into privacy, data protection, internal auditing, compliance, consultancy, information security, and advanced ISO/IEC 27701 auditor or related professional development pathways.
Progression to ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training
Progression into Privacy Officer, Data Protection Officer, or Privacy Compliance Specialist roles
Progression into internal auditing, compliance, information security, and risk management roles
Progression toward advanced privacy, data protection, ISO, auditing, and professional certification
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