A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27701; A Step-by-Step Guide to Privacy Implementation
Privacy by design, built into your development workflow.
$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.
Who this is for
Web Developer working at scale across Shopify and WordPress ecosystems, involved in integrations that process personal data.
Who this is not for
Entry-level coders not involved in system design, or compliance officers without technical implementation experience.
What you walk away with
- Map privacy controls directly into theme development workflows
- Document data processing activities that satisfy internal and external reviewers
- Influence vendor selection by leading privacy-by-design conversations
- Structure contractual terms for third-party theme components with clear data handling clauses
- Anticipate auditor questions about data subject rights and build in compliance proactively
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27701 and Its Role in Modern Web Development
Explore how ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001 with privacy-specific controls relevant to e-commerce platforms and third-party integrations. Learn the scope of PII handling in theme development and how compliance strengthens trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining Personally Identifiable Information in web contexts
- How ISO 27701 integrates with existing security frameworks
- Privacy obligations in multi-vendor integration environments
- GDPR and CCPA overlap with ISO 27701 control objectives
- Mapping data flows across Shopify and WordPress ecosystems
- The role of developers in privacy impact assessments
- Distinguishing between data controller and processor roles
- How privacy requirements affect front-end form design
- Embedding consent mechanisms into template structures
- Logging and monitoring PII access in client-side code
- Vendor risk considerations for third-party theme components
- Preparing for compliance audits during theme deployment
Module 2. Integrating Privacy by Design into Development Workflows
Adapt agile practices to include privacy checkpoints without slowing delivery. Learn how to embed control validation into CI/CD pipelines and ensure privacy is part of code reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Aligning sprint planning with privacy control requirements
- Incorporating data protection into user story definitions
- Designing templates with data minimization principles
- Automated scanning for PII exposure in static code
- Version control strategies for compliance documentation
- Privacy gates before theme deployment to production
- Documenting design decisions for auditor traceability
- Using environment variables to manage consent flags
- Reviewing third-party libraries for PII handling risks
- Creating annotation standards for privacy-critical code paths
- Training peer developers on privacy-aware coding habits
- Measuring privacy debt alongside technical debt
Module 3. Data Processing Inventory and Register Management
Build a living inventory of data processing activities tied to themes and plugins. Learn how to structure records that satisfy legal teams and auditors.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying data processing activities in theme functionality
- Classifying data categories processed by contact forms
- Mapping data recipients in third-party analytics integrations
- Determining lawful basis for data collection in templates
- Documenting data retention periods in configuration files
- Tracking subprocessor relationships in plugin ecosystems
- Creating dynamic register entries from deployment metadata
- Linking data flows to specific control implementations
- Updating records automatically after plugin updates
- Generating summary reports for legal and compliance teams
- Maintaining version history of data processing changes
- Auditing register accuracy through integration tests
Module 4. Consent and User Rights Management in Themes
Implement robust consent mechanisms and support data subject rights directly in front-end experiences. Ensure compliance without sacrificing usability.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing granular consent toggles in theme interfaces
- Storing consent preferences with proper data handling
- Synchronizing consent across Shopify and WordPress sessions
- Handling withdrawal of consent in embedded components
- Processing access requests from authenticated users
- Enabling data portability through theme-generated exports
- Implementing right to erasure in integrated systems
- Logging consent changes for compliance verification
- Testing consent workflows across device types
- Handling minors' data in region-specific configurations
- Using cookie banners that comply with IAB standards
- Validating third-party consent plugins for accuracy
Module 5. Vendor Selection and Third-Party Risk in Theme Ecosystems
Lead procurement discussions by assessing third-party theme components against privacy frameworks. Turn technical insight into selection influence.
12 chapters in this module
- Evaluating theme marketplaces for compliance documentation
- Reviewing vendor privacy policies for adequacy clauses
- Assessing data processing agreements for enforceability
- Scanning third-party code for hidden PII collection
- Benchmarking vendor practices against ISO 27701 controls
- Identifying red flags in open-source theme licensing
- Conducting technical due diligence on plugin authors
- Requiring subprocessor disclosures in vendor contracts
- Creating scorecards for privacy readiness of components
- Documenting risk acceptance decisions for audit trail
- Managing version updates with privacy regression checks
- Establishing escalation paths for vendor non-compliance
Module 6. Privacy Controls for Data at Rest and in Transit
Apply encryption and access controls to protect personal data within web applications. Ensure end-to-end protection without impacting performance.
12 chapters in this module
- Encrypting stored user data in client-side storage
- Securing API calls between Shopify and external services
- Using HTTPS with HSTS headers in theme assets
- Managing cryptographic keys in distributed environments
- Implementing secure password handling in forms
- Masking PII in logging and debugging outputs
- Protecting backup files containing user submissions
- Validating certificate pinning in mobile contexts
- Enforcing access controls on admin theme sections
- Auditing data access through session logs
- Detecting PII leakage in browser developer tools
- Hardening third-party script execution contexts
Module 7. Data Subject Rights Fulfillment Workflows
Design backend and frontend workflows that respond to access, correction, and deletion requests efficiently and verifiably.
12 chapters in this module
- Routing data subject requests to correct processing teams
- Validating identity before fulfilling access requests
- Compiling data from multiple sources in response packages
- Providing machine-readable formats for data exports
- Documenting erasure actions for compliance proof
- Implementing suppression instead of deletion when required
- Tracking request SLAs in service delivery metrics
- Handling cross-border data transfer implications
- Testing fulfillment workflows with sample datasets
- Automating responses for common request types
- Maintaining audit logs of all data subject interactions
- Integrating with consent management platforms
Module 8. Privacy Impact Assessments for Theme Development
Lead privacy reviews before new features ship. Turn technical insight into documented risk analysis that guides product decisions.
12 chapters in this module
- Triggering PIAs for new form fields or tracking scripts
- Identifying high-risk data processing in design phase
- Consulting legal teams during early development
- Documenting data flow diagrams for reviewer clarity
- Assessing necessity and proportionality of data use
- Evaluating security measures for new integrations
- Considering potential for data misuse in edge cases
- Involving UX designers in privacy risk mitigation
- Recording decisions to accept or mitigate risks
- Linking PIA outcomes to code implementation notes
- Updating assessments after system changes
- Using PIAs as input for compliance audit packages
Module 9. Incident Response Planning for Data Exposure
Prepare for potential breaches with response protocols that minimize damage and maintain trust. Know when and how to escalate.
12 chapters in this module
- Detecting unauthorized access to user data stores
- Classifying incident severity based on PII exposure
- Containing breaches in distributed theme environments
- Notifying internal stakeholders within defined windows
- Assessing legal obligations for regulator reporting
- Documenting root cause analysis for post-mortems
- Coordinating with external vendors during response
- Preserving evidence for forensic investigations
- Communicating with affected users transparently
- Testing response plans with table-top exercises
- Updating safeguards based on incident learnings
- Maintaining breach logs for compliance audits
Module 10. Internal Audit Preparation and Evidence Collection
Organize documentation and testing results to pass internal reviews. Turn development work into verifiable compliance artifacts.
12 chapters in this module
- Gathering design documents for control evidence
- Compiling code review records for auditor review
- Generating logs of consent management activities
- Demonstrating data retention enforcement in code
- Validating encryption implementation across environments
- Showing results of vulnerability scans on themes
- Documenting third-party risk assessments
- Providing records of privacy training completion
- Linking control objectives to specific code sections
- Preparing for auditor walkthroughs of workflows
- Using automated tools to generate evidence packages
- Maintaining version-controlled compliance repositories
Module 11. Cross-Functional Collaboration on Privacy Requirements
Bridge development, legal, and product teams by speaking the language of both code and compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating legal requirements into technical specs
- Presenting risk analysis to non-technical stakeholders
- Incorporating feedback from compliance reviewers
- Aligning sprint goals with privacy roadmap items
- Facilitating joint reviews between teams
- Documenting decisions for traceability
- Advocating for privacy resources in planning
- Measuring privacy outcomes in team metrics
- Building shared understanding of data flows
- Creating visual aids for cross-team alignment
- Establishing escalation paths for conflicts
- Maintaining living documentation for onboarding
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Through Continuous Improvement
Turn one-time efforts into repeatable practices. Embed privacy into the culture of development teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Reviewing controls after regulatory updates
- Updating documentation with system changes
- Conducting periodic privacy audits of themes
- Training new hires on privacy-by-design principles
- Benchmarking against evolving best practices
- Soliciting feedback from internal reviewers
- Optimizing evidence collection workflows
- Sharing lessons across development teams
- Measuring maturity of privacy practices
- Integrating compliance into promotion criteria
- Recognizing privacy champions in teams
- Planning for future regulation changes
How this maps to your situation
- Theme development lifecycle with integrated privacy checks
- Third-party risk assessment for plugin and component selection
- Data subject rights implementation in front-end experiences
- Audit-ready documentation derived from development artifacts
Before vs. after
Before
Privacy requirements are reviewed late, after design decisions are made.
After
Privacy considerations shape architecture from the first wireframe, with documentation that stands up to review.
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 90 minutes per week over six weeks, designed to fit around development deadlines.
If nothing changes
Without structured privacy integration, teams risk delays during compliance reviews, rework on failed audits, and diminished influence in technical decision forums.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic GDPR courses, this focuses on actionable implementation in web development contexts , specifically for teams working across Shopify and WordPress ecosystems with real integration challenges.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or compliance-focused?
It bridges both , written for developers who need to implement and justify privacy controls in real systems.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with actual audits?
Yes , every module includes templates and examples used in real SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over six weeks, designed to fit around development deadlines..
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