A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27701 for Senior System Test Engineers
Build a compounding library of privacy test artefacts that accelerate every future audit and integration.
$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.
Starting from zero on every test cycle despite repeating similar mobile compliance work
The situation this course is for
Even skilled test engineers waste hours rebuilding validation packs for each release because knowledge isn’t captured systematically. This repetition slows audits, increases variance, and keeps strong performers from scaling their impact.
Who this is for
Senior hands-on test engineer in a regulated industry who owns end-to-end validation of mobile systems and wants to turn discrete efforts into lasting leverage.
Who this is not for
Entry-level testers, QA managers focused on headcount planning, or consultants who don’t execute tests directly.
What you walk away with
- A structured, reusable library of ISO 27701-aligned test cases for Android and iOS systems
- Documented mappings between privacy controls and test scripts for faster audit prep
- Standardized validation workflows that reduce setup time by 50% per release
- Faster sign-off from privacy officers due to higher confidence in coverage
- Stronger influence in design reviews by bringing proven test patterns forward
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 27701 in Mobile Environments
Understand how ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001 to personal data in mobile apps, with focus on Android and iOS permission models and data handling.
12 chapters in this module
- Overview of ISO 27701 scope
- Key definitions: PII, controller, processor
- Mobile-specific data flows
- Android permissions and PII access
- iOS app tracking transparency
- Data lifecycle in mobile apps
- Jurisdictional considerations
- Common misconfigurations
- Third-party SDKs and data sharing
- Logging and retention policies
- Encryption at rest on mobile
- User rights implementation
Module 2. Mapping Privacy Controls to Test Objectives
Translate ISO 27701 Annex A controls into specific, actionable test goals for mobile validation cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.18.1.4 testing
- User consent validation
- Data minimization checks
- Right to access testing
- Right to erasure workflows
- Controller-processor boundaries
- Data portability verification
- Privacy notice accuracy
- Age verification checks
- Cross-border data flows
- Automated decision-making
- Record of processing activities
Module 3. Designing Reusable Test Packs
Structure test suites for modularity, reuse, and fast adaptation across versions and platforms.
12 chapters in this module
- Template for test packs
- Versioning strategy
- Platform-specific variants
- Common setup steps
- Test data provisioning
- Test environment tagging
- Reusability scoring
- Documentation standards
- Review and update cycle
- Integration with Jira
- Linking to requirements
- Audit trail formatting
Module 4. Validating Android Privacy Controls
Execute precise test scripts for Android apps covering OS-level and app-level privacy behavior.
12 chapters in this module
- Permission request timing
- Background data access
- Location accuracy testing
- App permissions UI checks
- Permission revocation effects
- Scoped storage access
- Biometric authentication
- Third-party SDK opt-out
- Advertising ID reset
- User-facing privacy dashboard
- Restricted app permissions
- Google Play policy alignment
Module 5. Validating iOS Privacy Controls
Test iOS-specific privacy features including App Tracking Transparency and data collection disclosures.
12 chapters in this module
- App Tracking Transparency prompt
- NSUserTracking usage description
- IDFA access after consent
- Privacy Nutrition Labels
- App Store submission checks
- On-device data processing
- iCloud data handling
- Keychain access rules
- Siri Shortcut privacy
- Face ID authentication
- Data harvesting alerts
- Background refresh limits
Module 6. Documenting Evidence for Auditors
Produce clear, complete artefacts that satisfy ISO 27701 auditors and reduce back-and-forth.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence types by control
- Screenshot standards
- Log file collection
- Video capture workflow
- Test result templates
- Deficiency tracking
- Remediation documentation
- Version control for artefacts
- Annotating results
- Cross-reference to SoA
- Audit trail completeness
- Storage and retention
Module 7. Integrating with Development Lifecycle
Shift privacy testing left and embed it into sprint planning and CI/CD pipelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Privacy in user stories
- Test-first planning
- Developer handoff checklist
- Automated linting rules
- Static analysis tools
- PR review requirements
- Security champions
- Privacy gate checkpoints
- Sandbox testing access
- Environment parity
- Release blocking criteria
- Post-launch validation
Module 8. Managing Third-Party SDKs and APIs
Test and document data flows from embedded services and external integrations.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying data collectors
- Vendor privacy policies
- Data sharing consent
- SDK initialization timing
- Anonymization checks
- IP address collection
- Cookieless tracking
- Consent management platforms
- Subprocessor lists
- Data deletion workflows
- API call inspection
- Packet capture setup
Module 9. User Rights Fulfillment Testing
Validate that data subject rights are technically implemented and operationally supported.
12 chapters in this module
- Right to access workflow
- Data format testing
- Response time measurement
- Right to erasure UI
- Backend deletion checks
- Third-party cascading
- Portability export
- Machine-readable formats
- Identity verification
- Expedited erasure paths
- Suppression lists
- Audit logging of requests
Module 10. Privacy Impact Across Releases
Assess how updates affect existing privacy posture and map changes to test coverage.
12 chapters in this module
- Change impact analysis
- Version delta testing
- New permission requests
- Updated privacy policy
- Feature-specific testing
- Regression scope
- Configuration drift
- Backward compatibility
- User notification updates
- Update consent flows
- Rollback implications
- Patch validation
Module 11. Scaling Test Libraries Organization-Wide
Turn personal expertise into shared assets that accelerate adoption in other teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal documentation hub
- Template governance
- Cross-team onboarding
- Standard naming convention
- Centralized version control
- Training materials
- Feedback loop integration
- Ownership model
- Usage metrics
- Integration with wikis
- Access control
- Update workflow
Module 12. Ownership and Continuous Improvement
Establish ownership of privacy test standards and lead ongoing refinement.
12 chapters in this module
- Version roadmap
- Control evolution tracking
- Regulatory monitoring
- Peer review cycle
- Lessons learned capture
- Benchmarking performance
- Tooling improvements
- Training delivery
- Cross-product alignment
- Audit outcome analysis
- Stakeholder reporting
- Annual review process
How this maps to your situation
- After ISO 27701 framework adoption
- During Android and iOS release cycles
- Before external audit preparation
- When onboarding new test engineers
Before vs. after
Before
Rebuilding test cases from scratch each cycle, inconsistent evidence packaging, slow audit turnaround.
After
A growing library of validated, platform-specific test packs that accelerate every new delivery and reduce audit prep time by half.
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 3 hours per module, designed to fit around active test cycles.
If nothing changes
Continuing to rebuild test efforts from scratch erodes efficiency, increases compliance risk, and keeps valuable expertise locked in individuals rather than shared assets.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this is tailored to hands-on test engineers validating mobile systems, with direct mappings to ISO 27701 controls and real-world Android and iOS test scripts.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior System Test Engineers validating mobile applications under ISO 27701 requirements, especially in regulated environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with audit readiness?
Yes. You’ll build a reusable library of test artefacts and evidence packages that auditors consistently accept.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around active test cycles..
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