Lead Implementer course on Privacy Information Management System based on ISO/IEC 27701:2025

ISO/IEC 27701:2025 is aninternational standard that provides a comprehensive framework forestablishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a PrivacyInformation Management System (PIMS). As organizations increasingly handlelarge volumes of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), safeguarding thisdata has become essential to maintaining stakeholder trust, ensuring compliancewith global data protection regulations, and protecting business reputation.

The PIMS LeadImplementer Course is a four-day, expert-led program designed to equipprofessionals with an in-depth understanding of ISO/IEC 27701:2025 requirementsand the practical skills needed to implement an effective PIMS within theirorganization. Through a blend of case studies, interactive exercises,workshops, and audit role-play simulations, participants will gain hands-onexperience and develop the competence required to establish robust privacypractices aligned with international standards.

1.   PIMS concepts and ISO/IEC 27701 standard

·       PIMS concepts and key definitions

·       ISO/IEC 27701 high level structure.

·       The purpose, importance and benefits of PIMS

·       PIMS framework requirements and control requirements for controllers and processors

·       Privacy principles.

·       PIMS mandatory documentation.

2.   Scope, policy and objectives formulation

·       Formulating PIMS scope.

·       Formulating IS and privacy policy.

·       Formulating IS and privacy objectives and  objective achievement plan.

3.   Privacy risk assessment

• Risk assessment process (Risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation).

·       Exercise and workshop on risk assessment.

4.   Privacy risk treatment

·       Risk treatment process.

·       Controls for PII controllers (Annex A).

·       Controls for PII processors (Annex B).

·       Information security program

·       Risk treatment options.

·       Formulating a risk treatment plan (RTP).

·       Statement of Applicability (SoA).

·       Exercise and workshop on risk treatment.

5.   Performance monitoring and improvement

·       Internal audit planning.

·       Management review planning.

·       Control effectiveness monitoring.

·       Continual improvement plan

6.   Final examination

·       Objective based and Open book

• PrivacyOfficers / Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Informationsecurity practitioners and professionals.
• Riskand governance managers.
• Informationsecurity management system consultants, security officers and advisors
• Professionalsseeking to become certified ISO/IEC 27701 lead implementers.

Prior knowledge about ISO/IEC 27001 standard is preferred and good to have as integration with ISO/IEC 27001 remains valuable for holistic governance of PIMS.

• Gaina deep understanding of ISO/IEC 27701:2025 and its practical application inbuilding and managing a robust Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
• Develophands-on skills through case studies, workshops, and simulations, enabling youto confidently implement privacy controls within real organizationalenvironments.
• Strengthenyour ability to identify, assess, and manage privacy risks, enhancing yourvalue as a privacy and data protection professional.
• Improveyour professional credibility with a TÜV SÜD certification that is globallyrecognized across industries.
• Enhanceyour career prospects in roles such as Privacy Lead, PIMS Implementer, DataProtection Officer (DPO), Compliance Manager, and Information SecuritySpecialist.
• Positionyourself as a key contributor in helping organizations meet global privacyregulations and build trust with stakeholders.

The course includes a comprehensiveevaluation process to ensure participants gain the necessary competence toimplement a Privacy Information Management System in line with ISO/IEC27701:2025. Participants are assessed throughout the training on their punctuality,presentation skills, interactive participation, involvement in activities,role-play performance, and daily tests, followed by an open-book writtenexamination at the end of the course. A minimum score of 70% is required topass. Based on the overall performance, TÜV SÜD awards either a successfulcompletion certificate or a participation certificate.

• Continuous assessment includes punctuality, presentations, interaction, involvement, role-play, and daily tests.
• Final assessment includes a written open-book examination.
• Minimum passing score: 70%.
• Exam duration: 2 hours.
• TÜV SÜD Successful Completion Certificate: awarded to participants scoring 70% or above in both continuous assessment and the final exam.
• TÜV SÜD Participation Certificate: awarded to participants scoring below 70% in the final exam.

1. Who should attendthis course?
This course is ideal forprivacy professionals, data protection officers, compliance managers,information security practitioners, and anyone involved in implementing ormanaging privacy frameworks within an organization.

2. Do I need priorknowledge of ISO standards to join?
While priorunderstanding of ISO management systems (such as ISO/IEC 27001) is helpful, itis not mandatory. The course covers foundational and advanced concepts tosupport all participants.

3. What is the durationof the course?
The PIMS LeadImplementer course is delivered over four days and includes training sessions,case studies, exercises, and role-play simulations.

4. Is the examinationopen book?
Yes, the final writtenexamination is an open-book exam conducted at the end of the course.

5. What is the passingcriterion?
Participants mustachieve at least 70% in both continuous assessment and the final exam to passand receive the TÜV SÜD successful completion certificate.

6. What type ofcertificate will I receive after the course?
Participants who meetthe passing criteria will receive a TÜV SÜD Successful Completion Certificate.Those who score below 70% will receive a TÜV SÜD Participation Certificate.

7. How will this coursebenefit my career?
This certificationenhances your credibility in privacy management, strengthens your expertise inimplementing ISO/IEC 27701:2025, and opens opportunities for roles like PrivacyLead, Data Protection Officer, and Compliance Specialist.

8. Is there a refund orcancellation policy?
Yes. Please refer to theCancellation and Refund Policy page for detailed terms andconditions.

9. What is the mode oftraining delivery?
The course is deliveredthrough instructor-led sessions, featuring interactive discussions, casestudies, and classroom exercises spread across four days.