Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
Credential: Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
Credentialing Agency: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Renewal Period: 2 years
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) is an intermediate-level IT security credential. The CIPT is intended for IT professionals who are responsible for the development, engineering, deployment, or auditing of IT products and services. Earning the CIPT credential demonstrates knowledge of privacy-related issues and practices in the context of the design and implementation of information and communication technologies. There are no experiential or educational requirements for earning the CIPT; IAPP recommends that those pursuing the CIPT certification prepare for the exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
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. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
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
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) credential has the following other requirements:
- 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.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) 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 Technologist (CIPT) 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 Technologist (CIPT)
Renewal Period: 2 years