Certified Information Privacy Auditor

Course Description

• Gain an in-depth understanding of GDPR solutions and how they map to compliance requirements
• Learn how to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification audits to ISO 19011 standards
• Enhance your existing or learn with new skills in the field of Data Protection
• Candidates deliver Assurance services to organisations by advising on conformance with PIMS requirements
• Become a Technical expert on the preparation required for ISO 27701 Certification

Target Audience

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a PIMS audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with PIMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a PIMS audit
• Expert advisors in the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Learning Outcomes

• Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Acquire the competences of the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit

Course Overview

• Domain 1—The Process of Auditing Information Privacy Systems & Solutions
• Domain 2—Governance & Management of Information Privacy Technology
• Domain 3—Information Systems Acquisition, Development & Implementation
• Domain 4—Information Systems Operations, Maintenance & Service Management
• Domain 5—Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Assets

Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and ISO/IEC 27701
• Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit
• Day 3: On-site audit activities and Closing the Audit

Assessment

All candidates at official training courses will be tested throughout the course delivery, with quizzes and exercises. The final exam is a 10 question essay type exam, offered on the afternoon of the final day. This exam should be completed within 180 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store.

Prerequisites

None, but candidates would benefit from having a fundamental understanding of Audit principles

Certification Process

• Achieving a passing score in the CIPA quizzes and final exam of 70% or more
• Adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics
• Adherence to the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program