ISO/IEC 27701 Transition

ISO/IEC 27701:2025 introduces a structural shift in how privacy management systems are defined, implemented, and assessed. The most significant change is the removal of the dependency on ISO/IEC 27001, making PIMS a standalone management system. At the same time, privacy controls are no longer directly mapped to ISO/IEC 27002 but reorganized around the roles of PII controller, PII processor, and shared responsibilities.

For organizations that implemented ISO/IEC 27701:2019, these changes require more than a document update. Governance structures, risk assessments, control mapping, and audit preparation must be revisited to remain compliant and credible.

This training is designed for professionals who already operate or maintain a PIMS and now need to transition it without disrupting operations or undermining prior investments. Participants work through the evolution of clauses 4 to 10, examining how context, leadership, planning, operations, performance evaluation, and improvement are affected by the 2025 revision.

Abilene Academy’s approach is methodical and audit-oriented. Trainers are active consultants who support organizations during ISO 27701 transitions and certification cycles. The course focuses on identifying real gaps, avoiding overengineering, and documenting transition decisions in a way that withstands auditor scrutiny.

By the end of the training, participants are equipped to lead or support a structured transition to ISO/IEC 27701:2025, ensuring continuity of privacy governance and regulatory alignment.

“Had a great experience learning with Abilene Academy, it has been an extremely long time since I have attended an external formal training outside of the business organization I work in. I found this training to be truly beneficial for me to attend. the overall delivery of the course by Henri was superb, he kept us well engage despite having half of the room online and half face to face. The communication from the advisors from the initial enquiry regrading the course up until now has also been great! definitely recommending to my colleagues. Thank you!”

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Tracey Gillett

Crisis and Operations Management

“Henri and Alexis conducted a focused, intensive four-day ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course of immediate relevance to The Global Fund. Participants representing both IT and Risk are now better prepared to design and operationise a corporate ISMS.”

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Andreas Tamberg

Senior advisors enterprise risk management

“Another stellar training course run by Abilene, thank you for the outstanding organization and logistics. The PECB training material is very rich, well presented with clear explanations and notes.”

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Simon Baynes

BCMS Manager