ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation – eLearning

Gain a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27701 and the key concepts and principles of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). The course introduces the requirements, guidance and privacy controls used to protect personally identifiable information and support effective privacy management.

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The course provides an introduction to the structure and requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 and explains how privacy management can be integrated with information security practices.

You will learn about the fundamental principles of information security and privacy, the main processes of a PIMS and the controls used to protect personally identifiable information. The course also explains the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002.

The training is delivered through the myPECB platform and combines video-based learning with course materials, exercises and quizzes.

What will you get out of the course?

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of information security and privacy
  • Explain the main ISO/IEC 27701 requirements for a Privacy Information Management System
  • Understand the structure and key processes of a PIMS
  • Identify the key steps for planning and implementing basic privacy information measures
  • Understand how privacy controls support the protection of personally identifiable information
  • Understand the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for:

  • Individuals involved in information security and privacy management
  • Professionals who want to understand the main processes of a Privacy Information Management System
  • Individuals interested in pursuing a career in privacy information management
  • Professionals responsible for personally identifiable information within organisations
  • Information security team members

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Course content

The course covers:

  • Training course objectives and structure
  • Standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
  • Fundamental concepts and principles of information security and privacy
  • Understanding the organisation and its context
  • Leadership
  • Planning
  • Support
  • Operation
  • Performance evaluation
  • Improvement
  • Privacy controls

Training course structure

Exam and certification

Exam

After completing the course, you can take the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation exam.

The exam covers two main competency domains: the fundamental concepts of a Privacy Information Management System, including organisational context, leadership, planning and support, and the core practices related to PIMS operation, performance evaluation, improvement and privacy controls.

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.

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