Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
Credential: Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
Credentialing Agency: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Renewal Period: 2 years
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Certified Information Privacy Professionals/United States (CIPP/US) is a credential for those who serve the data protection, information auditing, information security, legal compliance and/or risk management needs of their organizations. The CIPP demonstrates a foundational understanding of broad global concepts of privacy and data protection law and practice, including, jurisdictional laws, regulations and enforcement models; essential privacy concepts and principals; legal requirements for handling and transferring data and more. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 2 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Pease International Headquarters
75 Rochester Ave., Suite 4
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 427-9200
Fax: (603) 427-9249
Contact Page
Written Exam
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Introduction to the U.S. Privacy Environment
- Structure of U.S. Law
- Enforcement of U.S. Privacy and Security Laws
- Information Management from a U.S. Perspective
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Limits on Private-Sector Collection and Use of Data
- Cross-sector FTC Privacy Protection
- Healthcare
- Financial
- Education
- Telecommunications and Marketing
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Government and Court Access to Private-Sector Information
- Law Enforcement and Privacy
- National Security and Privacy
- Civil Litigation and Privacy
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Workplace Privacy
- Overview to Workplace Privacy
- Privacy Before, During and After Employment
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State Privacy Laws
- Federal vs. state authority
- Marketing laws
- Financial Data
- Data Security Laws
- Data Breach Notification Laws
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
Renewal Period: 2 years
Additional considerations for the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) include:
- IAPP exams and credentials do not have minimum training, education, or experience requirements; however, the agency recommends at least 30 hours of exam preparation, at minimum, prior to taking an exam.