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The ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor Certification Training from InfosecTrain is a comprehensive, practice-driven program designed to equip professionals with the skills required to audit, manage, and govern Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) in line with global privacy expectations. This program blends privacy principles, auditing best practices, and real-world audit scenarios, enabling participants to confidently lead first-party, second-party, and third-party PIMS audits.
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The ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor Certification Course from InfosecTrain provides an in-depth understanding of the Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) framework and the competencies required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on ISO 27701 audits. The course begins by establishing a strong foundation in PIMS concepts, privacy principles, and the structure of ISO/IEC 27701, including requirements for both data controllers and processors.
Participants will gain detailed knowledge of auditing concepts, audit lifecycle phases, Auditor and Lead Auditor roles, and certification processes, followed by hands-on exposure to audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action follow-up. The training emphasizes evidence-based auditing, effective interviewing techniques, nonconformity handling, and root cause analysis, ensuring learners are audit-ready in real enterprise environments.
- 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
- Auditing Concepts
- Auditing terms and definitions
- Auditing principle
- Certification process
- Types and phases of audits
- Process approach
- Roles and Responsibilities
- The Auditor’s and Lead Auditor’s responsibilities
- Guides, observers and technical experts responsibilities
- Audit Planning
- Pre-audit activities
- Reviewing documentation
- Developing an audit plan
- Preparing checklists or working documents
- Audit Execution
- Opening meeting
- Collecting objective/audit evidence
- Effective interviewing techniques
- Identifying and recording nonconformities
- Preparing for the closing meeting
- Conducting the closing meeting
- Do’s and Don’ts of auditing
- Audit Reporting
- Preparing the audit report
- Distributing the audit report
- Audit Follow Up
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action report
- Follow up scheduling
- Reviewing corrective action report
- Final Examination
- Objective based and Open book
- Privacy Officers / Data Protection Officers(DPO)
- Information Security Practitioners and professionals
- Risk and Governance Managers
- Information Security Management System Consultants, Security Officers and Advisors
- Professionals seeking to become certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditors
- 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.
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- Understand core PIMS concepts and privacy principles
- Interpret ISO/IEC 27701:2025 requirements for controllers and processors
- Apply privacy governance and compliance principles in audits
- Plan and prepare PIMS audits effectively
- Execute audits using a process-based auditing approach
- Collect, evaluate, and document objective audit evidence
- Identify and record nonconformities accurately
- Prepare clear and professional audit reports
- Assess corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Understand Auditor and Lead Auditor roles and responsibilities
- Gain confidence to pass the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor certification?
The ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor certification validates your ability to plan, conduct, manage, and report audits of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It equips professionals to assess whether an organization’s privacy controls align with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, regulatory obligations, and best audit practices (ISO 19011 & ISO/IEC 17021).
Who should take ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor training?
This course is ideal for:
- Privacy Officers / Data Protection Officers (DPO)
- Information Security Practitioners and professionals
- Risk and Governance Managers
- Information Security Management System Consultants, Security Officers and Advisors
- Professionals seeking to become certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditors
What are the prerequisites for ISO 27701 Lead Auditor certification?
The prerequisites are:
- 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.
How does ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor relate to ISO 27001?
ISO/IEC 27701 is an extension of ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002, focused on privacy. As a Lead Auditor, you will:
- Audit PIMS in alignment with an existing ISMS
- Understand how privacy controls integrate with information security controls
- Conduct combined or integrated ISMS + PIMS audits
What skills will I gain from ISO 27701 Lead Auditor training?
You will be able to:
- Understand PIMS concepts and the ISO/IEC 27701:2025 standard
- Interpret requirements from an Auditor's perspective
- Plan, execute, and close privacy audits
- Apply recognized audit techniques (ISO 19011/ISO 17021)
- Assess privacy controls for PII controllers and processors
- Manage an audit program effectively
Is this course aligned with the latest ISO/IEC 27701:2025 standard?
Yes. The training is aligned with the ISO/IEC 27701:2025, reflecting its stand-alone structure, updated terminology, and enhanced privacy governance model released in 2025.
Does this training include practical audit exercises?
Yes.
Can ISO 27001 Auditors upgrade to ISO 27701 Lead Auditor?
Yes, experienced ISO 27001 Auditors are well-placed to transition or extend their qualifications to ISO 27701 Lead Auditor. Their audit skills and understanding of management systems provide a strong foundation, though privacy-specific knowledge and certification training are still needed.
Is ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor certification suitable for privacy professionals?
Yes, very much so. For privacy professionals, this certification goes beyond policy knowledge and enables you to:
- Audit privacy governance and controls
- Evaluate compliance with GDPR, DPDP Act, CCPA, etc.
- Identify gaps in controller and processor obligations
- Provide audit-based assurance to management and regulators
How does ISO 27701 certification support privacy compliance programs?
ISO/IEC 27701 certification provides a structured framework that:
- Helps organizations systematically manage personal data risks
- Demonstrates compliance with global privacy expectations (e.g., GDPR)
- Builds stakeholder trust in privacy practices
- Provides independent assurance through audit and certification
