BS 10012:2017 provides a framework for a Personal Information Management System (PIMS). It will help you to maintain and improve compliance with data protection legislation within your organization and provide assurance to your stakeholders.

This one-day course will introduce you to the principles of BS 10012:2017. It will help you understand how BS 10012:2017 aligns with the key privacy principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the roles individuals will need to play.

With the full support of a world-class BSI tutor, you’ll learn about the BS 10012:2017 standard, common terms and definitions, and the key concepts and requirements.

Course Aim

This course will enable you to gain an understanding of an effective Personal Information Management System (PIMS) within an organization by providing a systematic approach to achieving its continual protection and safeguarding. 

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Understand the importance and benefits of having an effective PIMS in place
• Understand the content of BS 10012:2017, your requirements, and how it will improve your business
• Identify and manage risks to personal information 
• Support regulatory compliance with data protection legislation 
• Inspire customer trust  
• Protect your organization’s reputation 
• Benchmark your organization’s personal information management practices with recognized best practice
• Integrate BS 10012:2017 with other management system standards 

What will I learn?

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to explain:

• What a PIMS is, why it’s important, and how it can benefit your organization
• The key terms and definitions used
• The main requirements of BS 10012:2017 (e.g. embedding the PIMS in an organization’s culture, addressing risks and opportunities and setting PIMS objectives)
• The key concepts and structure of BS 10012:2017

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved in the planning, implementing and maintaining of a BS 10012:2017 Personal Information Management System

Duration

One days

How will I learn?

Our unique accelerated approach fast-tracks learning by improving your knowledge retention and skill application. This course involves practical activities, group discussions and classroom learning to help you develop a deeper understanding of the material and have a greater impact on job performance.

What will I gain?

On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.

Prerequisites

We recommend that you have a general awareness of a PIMS and a basic understanding of data protection principles and terminology. 

We also recommend that you have an understanding of whether a PIMS is currently employed in your organization.

Related training

You may also be interested in our BS 10012:2017 Implementation and Auditing Courses.  Other data protection related courses include our range of GDPR Foundation, Implementation and Auditing/Maintenance courses and our ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Requirements, Implementation and Auditing courses.