A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27701 for Industrial Automation Solutions Specialists
Become the recognized expert in privacy implementation within your domain
$199 one-time
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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.
Frequent rework on privacy controls due to unclear ownership or inconsistent application
The situation this course is for
In complex industrial environments, privacy requirements often get retrofitted rather than built in, leading to delays, audit gaps, and diluted accountability. Practitioners who can lead ISO 27701 implementation from day one reduce friction and become indispensable.
Who this is for
Tenured Solutions Specialist in industrial automation with deep technical-client engagement, seeking to formalize expertise and increase strategic visibility
Who this is not for
Entry-level engineers, general IT staff, or professionals outside industrial systems integration
What you walk away with
- Lead ISO 27701 implementation efforts across automation projects without escalation
- Produce privacy compliance documentation that stands up to internal and external review
- Answer peer and client questions on PII handling in industrial systems with confidence
- Serve as the internal reference point for privacy-by-design in control systems
- Reduce revision cycles on privacy components by applying repeatable implementation patterns
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to ISO 27701 in Industrial Contexts
Establish the relevance of ISO 27701 to industrial automation environments, focusing on data flows in control systems and sensor networks.
12 chapters in this module
- Foundations of privacy in industrial systems
- Mapping PII in SCADA and PLC environments
- Differentiating ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 scope
- Regulatory drivers for industrial data privacy
- Case example: Smart metering network compliance
- Stakeholder roles in implementation
- Common misconceptions in operational tech
- Integration with existing security frameworks
- Documenting data processing activities
- Identifying data subjects in B2B contexts
- Third-party data processor obligations
- Initial gap assessment methodology
Module 2. Privacy Information Management System Setup
Build the foundation for a compliant system, tailored to industrial automation project lifecycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining the PIMS scope for automation projects
- Leadership commitment evidence collection
- Establishing internal privacy policies
- Privacy roles and responsibilities assignment
- Documentation control processes
- Version control for compliance artefacts
- Internal audit readiness planning
- Training program design for engineers
- Vendor oversight integration
- Incident response linkage
- Risk assessment frequency
- Management review integration
Module 3. Processing Inventory and Data Mapping
Create accurate, maintainable records of personal data processing in complex industrial deployments.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying PII in industrial telemetry
- Categorizing data by sensitivity level
- Mapping data flows in distributed networks
- Documenting legal basis for processing
- Data retention rules by jurisdiction
- Data subject rights applicability
- Third-party integration points
- Remote access and monitoring logs
- Cloud-connected equipment considerations
- Data sharing with OEMs and contractors
- Anonymization vs. pseudonymization use
- Living register maintenance
Module 4. Consent and Data Subject Rights in B2B Settings
Address privacy rights in industrial environments where data subjects are often staff or contractors.
12 chapters in this module
- Consent requirements in workplace monitoring
- Legal basis when consent isn't primary
- DSAR handling in OT environments
- Right to erasure limitations
- Data portability practicalities
- Access request response workflow
- Authentication for internal requesters
- Representative handling for multi-site firms
- Exemptions under industrial safety laws
- Logging and tracking DSARs
- Response time compliance
- Documentation of decisions
Module 5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Management
Ensure compliance when industrial data is shared with integrators, OEMs, and cloud service providers.
12 chapters in this module
- Processor vs. controller determination
- DPAs for automation vendors
- Cloud provider compliance validation
- OEM access to system telemetry
- Contractor monitoring and logging
- Cross-border data transfer rules
- Adequacy decisions reference
- SCCs in industrial supply chains
- Vendor audit rights negotiation
- Sub-processor oversight
- Incident notification clauses
- Compliance verification mechanisms
Module 6. Privacy by Design in Control Systems
Embed privacy controls at the architecture phase of automation solutions.
12 chapters in this module
- Early-stage privacy impact assessment
- Data minimization in sensor networks
- Access control for engineering stations
- Role-based permissions for OT systems
- Logging without overcollection
- Secure remote access design
- Encryption of stored personal data
- Default privacy settings in HMIs
- Anonymization for analytics
- Change management integration
- Design review checklist
- Vendor solution pre-certification
Module 7. Operational Controls and Access Management
Implement and document access controls that satisfy ISO 27701 in live industrial environments.
12 chapters in this module
- User provisioning for control systems
- Privileged access management
- Session logging for compliance
- Regular access review process
- Segregation of duties in OT
- Emergency access procedures
- Password policies for industrial devices
- MFA implementation feasibility
- Access request forms
- Termination procedures
- Audit trail retention
- Exception handling workflow
Module 8. Incident Response and Breach Notification
Prepare for and respond to privacy incidents in ways that meet regulatory expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining privacy incidents in OT
- Detection mechanisms for leaks
- Internal reporting chain
- Legal threshold assessment
- 72-hour notification process
- Regulator communication templates
- Internal investigation workflow
- Forensic data preservation
- Customer and partner notification
- Public statement coordination
- Post-incident review process
- Documentation requirements
Module 9. Internal Audits and Compliance Verification
Conduct effective audits that verify ongoing compliance and identify improvement areas.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit schedule development
- Checklist creation for PIMS
- Sampling methodology
- Interviewing engineers and operators
- Reviewing documentation completeness
- Testing control effectiveness
- Nonconformance logging
- Corrective action tracking
- Management reporting
- Audit independence considerations
- Preparing for external audits
- Continuous improvement loop
Module 10. Management Review and Continuous Improvement
Support leadership reviews with metrics and insights that drive better privacy outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Metrics for PIMS performance
- Trend analysis of incidents
- Audit finding summaries
- Resource adequacy review
- Regulatory change tracking
- Stakeholder feedback incorporation
- Privacy objective setting
- KPIs for automation teams
- Reporting to executive leadership
- Action item follow-up
- Policy update cycle
- Lessons learned integration
Module 11. Integration with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF
Align ISO 27701 efforts with existing information security programs.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping ISO 27701 to ISO 27001 controls
- Leveraging existing ISMS documentation
- Coordinating with security teams
- NIST CSF privacy extensions
- Overlap reduction strategy
- Single audit preparation
- Unified policy frameworks
- Shared training modules
- Incident response coordination
- Common metrics reporting
- Joint management review
- Efficiency gains realization
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Across Projects
Create reusable artefacts and processes that scale across multiple automation deployments.
12 chapters in this module
- Template development for PIAs
- Standard DPA clauses
- Project onboarding checklist
- New vendor onboarding workflow
- Training material library
- Compliance verification toolkit
- Client-facing documentation
- Solution-specific playbooks
- Change control integration
- Lessons learned database
- Annual review automation
- Knowledge transfer to new hires
How this maps to your situation
- Starting a new automation project with privacy requirements
- Responding to a client RFP with privacy components
- Preparing for an internal or external privacy audit
- Leading cross-functional teams on compliance integration
Before vs. after
Before
Privacy implementation is reactive, inconsistent, and requires external support.
After
You lead privacy integration confidently, with repeatable processes and peer recognition.
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: Approximately 45, 60 minutes per module; designed to be completed over 6, 8 weeks with full-time role commitments.
If nothing changes
Without structured expertise, privacy gaps in industrial systems can lead to compliance failures, client pushback, and missed leadership opportunities.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to industrial automation specialists, focusing on real-world control systems, not theoretical frameworks.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if my firm isn’t currently pursuing ISO 27701 certification?
Yes. The course builds practical skills for implementing privacy controls that are increasingly required in client contracts and procurement reviews, regardless of formal certification status.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes. Upon finishing all modules, a digital certificate is issued and can be shared internally or on professional networks.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45, 60 minutes per module; designed to be completed over 6, 8 weeks with full-time role commitments..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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