ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation
ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation
Why should you attend?
The ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation training course is designed to help participants understand the basic concepts and principles of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701. Moreover, during this training course, students will learn more on the structure of the standard including its requirements, guidance and controls on the protection of the privacy of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) principals and the relationship of the standard with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002.
After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation certificate proves that you have comprehended the fundamental methodologies, requirements, guidelines, framework and managerial approach.
Who should attend?
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Individuals involved in information security and privacy managementIndividuals seeking to gain knowledge on the main processes of a privacy information management system
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Individuals interested in pursuing a career in privacy information management
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Individuals responsible for personally identifiable information (PII) within organizations
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Information security team members
Learning objectives
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Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
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Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
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Understand the approaches, standards, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and management of a PIMS
Educational approach
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Lecture sessions are complemented by discussions questions and examples
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The exercises include multiple-choice quizzes and essay-type exercises
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Exercise questions and quizzes are similar to the certificate exam
Prerequisites
None
Day 1: Introduction to privacy information management system (PIMS) concepts as specified in ISO/IEC 27701
Day 2: Privacy information management system (PIMS) and certificate exax
Examination
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a privacy information management system (PIMS)
Domain 2: Privacy information management system (PIMS)
In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within twelve months following the initial exam for free.
*Note: This applies only to candidates who have attended the training course.
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation are:
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | PIMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
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Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
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Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 200 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises.
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An attestation of course completion certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.