About
The Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP®/US) certification, offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP®), is designed for professionals in data protection, information security, legal compliance, and risk management. It demonstrates expertise in U.S. privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks, providing a comprehensive understanding of managing privacy concerns in various sectors like healthcare, finance, education, and telecommunications.
Certification Body: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP®)
Learning Objective
The CIPP®/US certification equips candidates with knowledge in key areas such as:
- U.S. privacy environment and regulations
- Data privacy principles and legal requirements for handling data
- Jurisdictional laws and enforcement models
- Compliance management and risk mitigation strategies
Exam Information
- Exam Format: Written exam
- Administration: The exam can be taken in-person at testing centers or remotely via online proctoring.
- Total Questions: 90 questions
- Duration: 2.5 hours
Recertification
The CIPP/US certification must be renewed every 2 years. Requirements include:
- Completing 20 hours of Continuing Privacy Education (CPE) for each credential held within the two-year period.
- Paying an annual certification maintenance fee (included in IAPP® membership for members).
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Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- 40 Hours
- Introduction to U.S. Privacy Environment2
- Limits on Private-Sector Data Collection4
- Government Access to Private-Sector Information3
- Workplace Privacy3
- State Privacy Laws3
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites in terms of prior experience or education to take the CIPP/US.
Target audiences
- Data protection professionals
- Information security specialists
- Compliance officers
- Risk managers
- Legal professionals
- Regulatory compliance experts