What is ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer training?

ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer training is designed for professionals responsible for building, operating, and maintaining a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701:2025. The standard extends ISO/IEC 27001 by introducing privacy-specific requirements and controls for the processing of personally identifiable information (PII).

This training focuses on implementation, not theory. Participants learn how to translate ISO/IEC 27701 requirements into a functioning management system that integrates with existing ISMS structures. This includes defining the organizational context, setting the PIMS scope, assigning roles for PII controllers and processors, performing privacy risk assessment and treatment, and establishing governance mechanisms such as internal audits and management reviews.

A key objective of the course is to ensure that privacy controls are risk-driven and auditable. Participants work through realistic implementation scenarios, addressing common challenges such as unclear data ownership, overlapping regulatory obligations, and alignment between privacy and information security objectives.

The training also prepares participants for ISO/IEC 27701 certification audits by explaining how auditors assess conformity, traceability, and effectiveness of the PIMS. While certification is optional, the implementation approach taught is suitable for organizations seeking formal certification or simply aiming to mature their privacy governance.

By the end of the training, participants are capable of independently implementing and managing a PIMS that supports regulatory compliance, operational consistency, and organizational accountability.