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CMP5420 Mastering ISO 27701 for HR Business Partners in High-Growth Tech

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering ISO 27701 for HR Business Partners in High-Growth Tech

Build privacy-ready HR programs with documented compliance workflows

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
HR teams are being pulled into privacy audits, but lack structured processes to respond

The situation this course is for

As data privacy regulations tighten, HR is increasingly involved in DSARs, PIAs, and cross-border workforce data transfers. Without a clear framework, responses are ad hoc, increasing exposure and slowing resolution. Practitioners need standardized, authority-backed workflows to act quickly and confidently.

Who this is for

HR Business Partner at large tech firms navigating data privacy compliance, employee data governance, and regulatory coordination

Who this is not for

HR generalists not involved in compliance-heavy cycles, or practitioners at pre-seed startups without formal privacy programs

What you walk away with

  • Respond to data privacy escalations from legal and DPO teams with documented, repeatable workflows
  • Own the HR track in ISO 27701 implementation projects with confidence
  • Structure employee data handling processes that pass internal review the first time
  • Serve as primary liaison on cross-functional privacy working groups
  • Produce audit-ready documentation for employee data processing activities

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding ISO 27701 and Its Impact on HR Functions
Ground your role in the global standard for privacy information management. Learn how HR activities intersect with PII processing requirements and where your influence begins.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What ISO 27701 means for people operations teams
  2. Key differences between ISO 27001 and ISO 27701
  3. HR’s role in data protection impact assessments
  4. Mapping employee data flows across regions
  5. Compliance expectations for HR in multinational firms
  6. How privacy breaches originate in people teams
  7. Regulatory pressure points from GDPR to CCPA
  8. Employee consent mechanisms in onboarding
  9. Data retention timelines for HR records
  10. Cross-border employee data transfer rules
  11. Legal basis for processing workforce data
  12. HR’s place in the organization’s privacy governance structure
Module 2. Documenting HR’s Role in Privacy Compliance
Turn informal coordination into auditable processes. Build documentation that withstands internal and external scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating a data processing register for HR
  2. Writing compliant privacy notices for employees
  3. Template employee data inventory forms
  4. HR-specific data mapping methodologies
  5. How to classify employee data sensitivity
  6. Documenting lawful bases for each HR process
  7. Retention schedules aligned with ISO 27701
  8. Version control for HR policy documents
  9. Audit trails for personnel file access
  10. Demonstrating accountability in HR workflows
  11. Integrating HR records with DPO workflows
  12. Internal review readiness for HR data
Module 3. Handling Data Subject Access Requests in HR
Respond to DSARs accurately and efficiently without exposing sensitive workforce data.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Receiving and logging employee data requests
  2. Validating requester identity securely
  3. Identifying all systems holding employee data
  4. Redacting third-party information from responses
  5. Meeting statutory response deadlines
  6. Tracking DSAR fulfillment end-to-end
  7. Common mistakes in HR-led DSAR responses
  8. Automating request routing within HR
  9. Escalation paths for complex data requests
  10. Template response letters for common scenarios
  11. Audit preparation for DSAR handling
  12. Metrics to track DSAR response performance
Module 4. Privacy by Design in HR Processes
Embed compliance into talent programs from the start , not as an afterthought.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Applying privacy by design in recruitment
  2. Minimizing data collection in hiring
  3. Background check compliance across jurisdictions
  4. Onboarding workflows that limit PII exposure
  5. Designing performance reviews with data minimization
  6. Privacy considerations in promotion tracking
  7. Data access controls for HRIS platforms
  8. Anonymizing workforce analytics outputs
  9. Exit interviews and data deletion workflows
  10. Vendor due diligence for HR tech tools
  11. Building privacy into global mobility programs
  12. HR process design in regulated industries
Module 5. Managing Third-Party HR Vendor Risk
Ensure payroll, benefits, and HR tech partners comply with ISO 27701 standards.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Classifying HR vendors by data sensitivity
  2. Conducting privacy due diligence on HR platforms
  3. Assessing payroll providers for compliance
  4. Evaluating benefits administrators for PII risk
  5. HRIS platform audit rights negotiation
  6. Model contract clauses for HR vendors
  7. Ongoing monitoring of third-party compliance
  8. Breach notification expectations with vendors
  9. Termination procedures for HR SaaS tools
  10. Penetration test access for HR systems
  11. HR-specific SLAs in vendor agreements
  12. Reporting requirements for vendor incidents
Module 6. Employee Data Transfers Across Borders
Navigate international workforce deployments while maintaining compliance.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying cross-border HR data flows
  2. Transfers under GDPR and SCCs
  3. Data localization requirements by country
  4. HR implications of remote work policies
  5. Employee consent for international transfers
  6. Storing personnel files in the cloud
  7. Legal review requirements for global HRIS
  8. Transfer impact assessments for HR
  9. Documentation needed for EMEA employees
  10. US-CAN employee data routing rules
  11. Asia-Pacific cross-border compliance
  12. HR’s role in transfer accountability
Module 7. Conducting HR Privacy Impact Assessments
Lead PIAs for talent initiatives involving sensitive workforce data.
12 chapters in this module
  1. When HR must initiate a privacy impact assessment
  2. Stakeholders to include in PIA working groups
  3. Assessing risk in performance management systems
  4. PIA for AI-driven HR tools
  5. Bias and fairness considerations in HR analytics
  6. Data minimization in employee monitoring
  7. Retention periods for disciplinary records
  8. Consent vs. legitimate interest in HR
  9. Documenting PIA findings for auditors
  10. Mitigation strategies for high-risk HR processing
  11. Escalating unresolved risks to DPO
  12. PIA templates tailored to HR use cases
Module 8. HR’s Role in Breach Response and Notification
Act quickly and correctly when employee data is exposed.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying HR-related data breaches
  2. Immediate containment steps for HR teams
  3. Internal reporting procedures for incidents
  4. Assessing breach severity for employees
  5. Coordination with legal and DPO teams
  6. Employee notification requirements
  7. Documenting breach timeline and actions
  8. Regulatory reporting thresholds
  9. Post-breach review for HR processes
  10. Training HR staff on breach detection
  11. Simulating HR breach scenarios
  12. Lessons from real HR data breaches
Module 9. Aligning HR Policies with ISO 27701 Controls
Map existing HR practices to the standard’s specific requirements.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Control A.18.1.1 and HR data reviews
  2. HR’s role in annual compliance training
  3. Documenting retention policy enforcement
  4. Access control for HR file systems
  5. Encryption standards for employee data
  6. Background checks for HR staff
  7. Change management for HR systems
  8. HR incident logging procedures
  9. Audit readiness for HR documentation
  10. Roles and responsibilities in HR policies
  11. Monitoring access to sensitive files
  12. HR compliance during leadership transitions
Module 10. Training and Awareness for HR Teams
Equip your team with the knowledge to maintain compliance daily.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Building a privacy-aware HR team
  2. Annual training content for HR staff
  3. New hire onboarding for compliance
  4. Testing HR team knowledge retention
  5. Microlearning modules for busy HRBP schedules
  6. Role-specific training for HRIS admins
  7. Phishing simulation participation
  8. Handling data requests securely
  9. Privacy reminders in HR workflows
  10. Tracking completion across regions
  11. Leadership endorsement of training
  12. Updating content after policy changes
Module 11. Preparing for Internal and External Audits
Confidently provide evidence when reviewers come knocking.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Common HR findings in privacy audits
  2. Evidence packages for ISO 27701 reviewers
  3. Interview prep for HR team members
  4. Providing data retention records
  5. Demonstrating access controls
  6. HR policy version control logs
  7. Audit trails for employee data changes
  8. Cross-functional coordination in audit cycles
  9. Responding to auditor follow-ups
  10. Pre-audit checklists for HR
  11. Post-audit action tracking
  12. Using audit feedback to improve HR
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Across Organizational Change
Keep HR practices compliant through restructuring, acquisitions, and leadership shifts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. HR compliance during mergers and acquisitions
  2. Onboarding new HR staff to policies
  3. Updating documentation after org changes
  4. Maintaining continuity across leadership transitions
  5. Scaling compliance in high-growth environments
  6. Documenting exceptions and approvals
  7. HR’s role in divestiture data separation
  8. Workforce reduction compliance
  9. Preserving audit readiness remotely
  10. Global consistency in decentralized HR
  11. HR compliance in hybrid work models
  12. Future-proofing HR data practices

How this maps to your situation

  • Responding to privacy escalations
  • Leading PIAs with legal teams
  • Handling DSARs without delay
  • Maintaining compliance during M&A

Before vs. after

Before
Reactive coordination with legal and DPO teams, relying on ad-hoc responses to employee data requests and privacy reviews
After
Proactive ownership of HR’s privacy compliance, with documented workflows for audits, escalations, and cross-border data handling

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: 90 minutes per week over six weeks , designed for working practitioners.

If nothing changes
Continuing without structured privacy workflows increases exposure to regulatory scrutiny, delays in talent operations, and reputational risk during audits or incidents.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses specifically on HR’s unique obligations in data privacy, with real templates used in tech firms undergoing ISO 27701 audits. No theory , just actionable workflows.

Frequently asked

Is this course relevant if my company hasn’t started ISO 27701?
Yes. Many HR teams are being pulled into privacy coordination ahead of formal implementation. This course prepares you to lead when it begins.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me in my current role even without a formal privacy title?
Absolutely. HR Business Partners are already the de facto coordinators when privacy issues involve employees. This formalizes your role and strengthens your influence.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per week over six weeks , designed for working practitioners..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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