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Key Facts: ISO 27701 LI Exam
70%
Passing Score
PECB
80
Exam Questions
3 hours, multiple-choice
$1,100
Exam Fee (USD)
PECB
3 years
Certification Validity
PECB
2019
ISO 27701 Edition
ISO/IEC 27701:2019
7
Competency Domains
PECB
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer is PECB's premier credential for building a Privacy Information Management System on top of an existing or concurrent ISMS. The multiple-choice exam contains 80 questions over 3 hours and requires 70% to pass, with a fee of $1,100 USD. Content spans seven competency domains: PIMS fundamentals, initiation, planning, implementation of Annex A (Controllers) and Annex B (Processors) controls, monitoring and audit, continual improvement, and certification preparation. ISO 27701:2019 is widely used as a certifiable framework for demonstrating GDPR alignment and is recognized as evidence of compliance with multiple privacy laws including CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, PIPEDA, and POPIA.
Sample ISO 27701 LI Practice Questions
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1What does the acronym PIMS stand for in ISO/IEC 27701?
2ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is best described as an extension of which two standards?
3In ISO/IEC 27701 terminology, what is a 'PII Controller'?
4Which Annex of ISO/IEC 27701 contains the additional controls that apply to PII Processors?
5How many lawful bases for processing personal data are defined in GDPR Article 6?
6Which document records the categories of processing carried out by an organization and is required under GDPR Article 30?
7Under GDPR, within how many hours must a controller notify the supervisory authority of a personal data breach?
8Which GDPR article requires controllers to conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for processing likely to result in a high risk to data subjects?
9What is the primary purpose of the Statement of Applicability (SoA) in a PIMS?
10Which standard provides specific guidelines for performing a Privacy Impact Assessment?
About the ISO 27701 LI Exam
PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer validates the knowledge and skills needed to support an organization in planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27701:2019. The standard extends ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27002 with privacy-specific requirements and controls for PII Controllers (Annex A) and PII Processors (Annex B). The exam covers PIMS fundamentals, gap analysis vs ISMS, privacy risk assessment, DPIAs (ISO 29134), Records of Processing Activities, data subject rights, consent management, cross-border transfer mechanisms, breach response, GDPR mapping, and certification audit preparation.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
180 minutes
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$1100 USD (PECB)
ISO 27701 LI Exam Content Outline
PIMS Fundamentals and ISO 27701 Structure
ISO/IEC 27701:2019 as an extension of ISO 27001/27002, privacy principles (ISO 29100), PII definitions, and Controller vs Processor roles
Initiation of the PIMS
Gap analysis vs existing ISMS, PIMS scope including legal and regulatory privacy obligations, leadership commitment, and interested parties (data subjects, regulators)
Planning the PIMS
Privacy risk assessment, DPIA per ISO 29134 and GDPR Art 35, Records of Processing Activities (Art 30), Statement of Applicability for Annex A/B, and privacy objectives
Implementing the PIMS
Annex A controls for PII Controllers, Annex B controls for PII Processors, consent management, data subject rights workflow, transfer mechanisms (SCCs, BCRs, adequacy)
Monitoring, Measurement, and Audit
Privacy metrics, internal audit (ISO 19011), management review, 72-hour breach notification, and supplier oversight
Continual Improvement
Nonconformities, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and PDCA cycle for privacy controls
Certification Audit Preparation
Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, joint or independent 27001+27701 certification, surveillance audits, and 3-year recertification
How to Pass the ISO 27701 LI Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 180 minutes
- Exam fee: $1100 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam format?
The exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 3 hours (180 minutes) and requires 70% to pass. The exam fee is $1,100 USD. It is delivered through the PECB Exams platform either online with remote proctoring or paper-based at PECB-approved test centers. Questions assess your ability to apply ISO/IEC 27701:2019 requirements and the underlying ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS clauses to realistic privacy-implementation scenarios.
What are the prerequisites for ISO 27701 Lead Implementer?
PECB does not enforce strict prerequisites to sit the exam. To obtain the full Lead Implementer certification, candidates need approximately 5 years of professional experience (2 years specifically in privacy or information security) and must complete a project of at least 300 hours implementing a PIMS. Foundational knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS concepts is strongly recommended because ISO 27701 extends that standard rather than replacing it.
How does ISO 27701 relate to ISO 27001?
ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is an extension of ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27002 (security controls) — it adds privacy-specific requirements and controls. Clauses 5 and 6 of ISO 27701 modify the ISMS clauses 4-10 of ISO 27001 with privacy considerations. An organization cannot be certified to ISO 27701 alone; it must either already hold ISO 27001 certification or be certified to both simultaneously by the same certification body.
Does ISO 27701 certification mean GDPR compliance?
No, but it demonstrates strong alignment. ISO 27701 maps explicitly to GDPR articles (lawful basis Art 6, consent Art 7, data subject rights Art 12-22, DPIA Art 35, RoPA Art 30, breach notification Art 33-34, transfers Art 44-50), but certification does not constitute legal compliance — only data protection authorities can determine compliance. ISO 27701 is recognized by EU regulators as strong evidence of due diligence and as a candidate certification mechanism under GDPR Art 42.
What is the difference between Annex A and Annex B?
Annex A of ISO 27701 contains additional controls for PII Controllers — organizations that determine the purposes and means of processing PII. Annex B contains additional controls for PII Processors — organizations that process PII on behalf of and according to the instructions of a controller. Annex A covers lawful basis, transparency, consent, data subject rights, and joint controllers; Annex B covers customer (controller) agreements, sub-processor authorization, and supporting the controller's compliance.
Is ISO 27701 Lead Implementer worth it in 2026?
Yes. With GDPR enforcement maturing, US state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, UCPA, and others) proliferating, and LGPD, PIPEDA, and POPIA gaining strength globally, ISO 27701 has become the leading certifiable PIMS framework. Lead Implementer is widely required or preferred for Privacy Program Manager, DPO support, GRC Privacy Lead, and Privacy Engineer roles, particularly in organizations preparing for joint ISO 27001 + 27701 certification.