ISO 27701 — Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) Training | Exemplar Global

Develop Professional Competence in Privacy Information Management, Data Protection and PIMS Auditing

Personal data has become one of the most valuable and sensitive assets organizations manage.

From customer names, contact details and identification records to employee information, financial data and digital profiles, organizations collect and process significant volumes of personally identifiable information (PII). With increasing digitalization, organizations need structured processes for protecting personal information and managing privacy-related responsibilities.

This is where ISO 27701 — Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) becomes highly relevant.

MAXIMEDGE GROUP is pleased to offer ISO 27701 PIMS Training — Exemplar Global, designed for professionals who want to develop their understanding of privacy information management, data protection controls, PIMS implementation and auditing.

Whether you work in information security, IT, compliance, legal, risk management, cybersecurity, quality management, data protection or corporate governance, this training can help you develop practical knowledge for managing privacy information within an organizational framework.

📅 ISO 27701 PIMS Training Schedule

🔵 ISO 27701 — Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
Exemplar Global

📅 21–25 September 2026 | Morning Batch

📅 5–9 October 2026 | Morning Batch

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The programme is suitable for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of privacy management systems and organizations looking to develop internal capability around privacy information management.

What Is ISO 27701?

ISO/IEC 27701 is a privacy information management standard designed to help organizations manage privacy-related responsibilities and risks associated with personally identifiable information.

It extends the concepts of information security management into the privacy management context and can be used by organizations that act as PII controllers and/or PII processors, depending on their activities and applicable requirements.

A Privacy Information Management System provides a structured approach to managing privacy responsibilities rather than treating data protection as an isolated IT or legal function.

It can support organizations in areas such as:

Privacy governance
Personally identifiable information management
Privacy risk management
Data processing activities
Roles and responsibilities
Privacy policies and procedures
Information security and privacy controls
Supplier and third-party relationships
Data subject-related processes
Privacy impact considerations
Monitoring and evaluation
Continual improvement

Why ISO 27701 Training Matters

The modern organization operates in an environment where personal information can move across multiple systems, departments, applications, suppliers and geographical locations.

A privacy incident may therefore involve much more than an IT security problem.

It can involve:

People
Processes
Technology
Suppliers
Contracts
Data collection
Data processing
Information security
Governance
Risk management
Regulatory obligations

ISO 27701 provides a management-system approach that can help organizations establish greater structure around privacy information management.

For professionals, understanding PIMS can also complement existing knowledge in ISO 27001, cybersecurity, compliance, risk management and information governance.

What You Will Learn During the ISO 27701 PIMS Training

The course is structured to help participants understand the principles, requirements and practical considerations associated with a Privacy Information Management System.

Module 1: Introduction to Privacy Information Management

Participants begin with the foundations of privacy information management.

Key areas include:

Introduction to privacy management
Personally identifiable information
Privacy principles
Information security and privacy
Privacy governance
PII processing
PII controllers and processors
Privacy-related organizational responsibilities
Benefits of a structured PIMS

Participants will understand why privacy management needs to be addressed systematically across an organization.

Module 2: Understanding ISO 27701 and the PIMS Framework

This module introduces the structure and purpose of ISO 27701.

Participants will explore:

Purpose and application of ISO 27701
PIMS concepts
Relationship between privacy and information security
Integration with an Information Security Management System
Organizational context
Leadership and commitment
Planning and support
Operation
Performance evaluation
Improvement

The objective is to help participants understand how a PIMS can fit into an organization's wider management-system environment.

Module 3: Privacy Governance and Organizational Context

Effective privacy management starts with understanding the organization's activities and responsibilities.

Participants will examine:

Organizational context
Interested parties
Privacy-related responsibilities
PII processing activities
Organizational roles
Privacy policies
Management commitment
Assignment of responsibilities
Governance structures

This helps participants appreciate that privacy is an organizational responsibility rather than an issue restricted to the IT department.

Module 4: Personally Identifiable Information and Privacy Risk Management

Organizations need to understand what personal information they collect, why they process it and what risks may arise.

This module covers:

Identifying PII
PII processing activities
Privacy risks
Privacy risk assessment
Risk treatment
Data-related threats
Vulnerabilities and impacts
Risk monitoring
Privacy controls
Documentation of risk-management activities

Participants can develop a structured perspective on identifying and addressing privacy risks.

Module 5: Privacy Controls and Operational Management

Privacy management must be translated into practical organizational processes.

Participants will explore controls and operational considerations related to:

Collection and processing of personal information
Information classification
Access management
Information security controls
Data retention
Data disposal
Privacy-related operational procedures
Third-party processing
Supplier relationships
Information transfer
Data security

The focus is on understanding how privacy controls can support the protection and responsible management of personal information.

Module 6: Privacy by Design, Data Subjects and PII Processing

Modern privacy management increasingly requires organizations to consider privacy during the design of processes, products and services.

Participants will examine areas such as:

Privacy considerations during system and process design
Data minimization concepts
Purpose-related considerations
PII collection and processing
Data subject-related processes
Handling privacy requests
Communication and transparency
Privacy-related documentation
Data retention and deletion considerations

These concepts can be particularly relevant for organizations developing digital platforms, applications and customer-facing services.

Module 7: Monitoring, Measurement and PIMS Performance Evaluation

A management system needs to be evaluated to determine whether it remains effective.

Participants will learn about:

Monitoring privacy performance
Measurement
Evaluation
Privacy-related metrics
Internal reviews
Compliance evaluation
Management review
Documentation and records
Performance reporting
Continual improvement

This provides participants with an understanding of how organizations can evaluate the effectiveness of their privacy-management arrangements.

Module 8: ISO 27701 Internal Auditing

Auditing is an important component of an effective Privacy Information Management System.

Participants will explore:

Audit principles
Audit objectives
Audit criteria
Audit scope
Audit planning
Audit programmes
Evidence gathering
Interviews
Document review
Process observation
Audit findings
Nonconformities
Audit reporting
Follow-up activities

Participants can develop practical knowledge for assessing whether PIMS processes and controls are functioning as intended.

Module 9: Nonconformity, Corrective Action and Continual Improvement

Privacy management is an ongoing process.

Organizations need mechanisms for identifying weaknesses, addressing root causes and improving their systems.

This module covers:

Identification of nonconformities
Documentation of findings
Corrective action
Root-cause analysis
Verification of corrective actions
Effectiveness evaluation
Continual improvement
Lessons learned
Improving privacy-management processes

Participants will understand how organizations can use audit and performance information to strengthen their PIMS over time.

Practical Skills Participants Can Develop

By participating in the ISO 27701 training, professionals can develop knowledge and practical capabilities in:

✅ Understanding PIMS principles

✅ Understanding ISO 27701 requirements

✅ Identifying personally identifiable information

✅ Understanding PII processing activities

✅ Supporting privacy risk assessments

✅ Understanding privacy controls

✅ Supporting privacy governance activities

✅ Integrating privacy considerations with information security

✅ Understanding privacy-related operational processes

✅ Supporting monitoring and performance evaluation

✅ Planning and conducting PIMS audits

✅ Identifying audit evidence

✅ Documenting audit findings

✅ Understanding corrective action

✅ Supporting continual improvement

Who Should Attend ISO 27701 PIMS Training?

ISO 27701 training can benefit professionals who are involved in privacy, information security, compliance, risk and governance.

The course is particularly relevant to:

Data Protection Officers
Privacy Officers
Information Security Managers
Cybersecurity Professionals
IT Managers
Information Security Auditors
Internal Auditors
Compliance Officers
Risk Managers
Legal and Regulatory Professionals
Governance Professionals
Quality Managers
QHSE Professionals
IT Consultants
Privacy Consultants
Information Governance Professionals
Management System Consultants
ISO 27001 Professionals
Data and Technology Professionals
Professionals responsible for personal information

It can also benefit professionals who want to expand their knowledge beyond information security into privacy information management.

ISO 27701 and ISO 27001: What Is the Connection?

ISO 27701 is closely associated with information security and privacy management.

While ISO 27001 focuses on establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS), ISO 27701 provides a framework specifically addressing privacy information management.

This makes knowledge of both standards valuable for organizations that need to manage:

Information Security + Privacy + Risk + Governance

Professionals already working with ISO 27001 may find ISO 27701 particularly relevant when their responsibilities include personal data and privacy management.

ISO 27701 Training and Nigerian Organizations

As Nigerian organizations continue to expand their digital operations, the importance of responsible personal-information management continues to grow.

Businesses may process personal information belonging to:

Customers
Employees
Contractors
Suppliers
Business partners
Website users
Subscribers
Applicants
Patients
Students
Other individuals

Organizations in sectors such as banking, fintech, telecommunications, healthcare, education, oil and gas, e-commerce, professional services and government may handle significant amounts of personal information.

A structured privacy management approach can therefore support better governance and more consistent handling of personal information.

ISO 27701 knowledge can be particularly useful for professionals working at the intersection of technology, business operations, compliance and data protection.

Industry Applications of ISO 27701

Banking and Financial Services

Financial institutions and fintech organizations process extensive customer and employee information. Privacy management can support structured processes for protecting and managing personal information.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications companies handle customer information across multiple platforms and services. PIMS concepts can help organizations establish structured privacy-management practices.

Healthcare

Healthcare organizations process sensitive personal information and require strong information governance and security practices.

E-Commerce

Online businesses collect customer details, transaction-related information and account information. Privacy management can support responsible data-handling processes.

Oil & Gas

Large organizations and contractors may process personal information across employees, vendors, contractors and customers, making privacy governance relevant to broader information-management programmes.

Professional Services

Consulting, legal, accounting, recruitment and other professional firms frequently handle client and employee information and can benefit from structured privacy-management processes.

Career and Professional Development Benefits

Privacy and information governance are increasingly multidisciplinary fields.

ISO 27701 training can help professionals build knowledge that complements existing experience in:

Cybersecurity
Information technology
Information security
Risk management
Compliance
Auditing
Legal and regulatory affairs
Corporate governance
Quality management
Data management

For professionals already familiar with ISO 27001, ISO 27701 can provide an opportunity to broaden their management-system knowledge into privacy information management.

Corporate ISO 27701 Training

Organizations can also consider ISO 27701 training for internal teams and departments.

Corporate training may be relevant for:

IT departments
Information security teams
Data protection teams
Compliance departments
Legal teams
Internal audit teams
Risk departments
Governance teams
Management-system teams

Training organizational teams together can help create a common understanding of privacy responsibilities, PIMS processes and management-system principles.

Why Choose Maximedge Technology & Consulting Limited?

Professional ISO training should combine technical understanding with practical application.

Maximedge Technology & Consulting Limited provides professional training and consulting services designed to support individuals and organizations developing relevant management-system knowledge and professional competence.

Our training approach emphasizes:

Practical Understanding

Participants are encouraged to understand how management-system principles relate to actual organizational processes.

Professional Development

ISO 27701 training can complement existing expertise in information security, cybersecurity, compliance, auditing, risk and governance.

Structured Learning

The course provides a systematic pathway through PIMS concepts, controls, performance evaluation and auditing.

Individual and Corporate Learning

The programme can support individual professionals as well as organizations seeking to develop internal capabilities.

Nigeria-Focused Professional Training

Professionals across Nigeria can use the training to develop knowledge relevant to modern data-driven business environments.

Take the Next Step in Privacy Information Management

Personal information deserves structured management.

Organizations need professionals who understand not only cybersecurity, but also the privacy implications of collecting, processing, storing, transferring and managing personal information.

If you are looking to strengthen your professional knowledge in Privacy Information Management Systems, ISO 27701 training can provide a valuable foundation for understanding privacy governance, PII management, controls, auditing and continual improvement.