The CIPP/E provides the regulatory/legal background and foundation upon which organisations need to comply with a specific focus on European data protection laws/regulations such as EU General Data Protection Regulations 2018 and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. The CIPP/US provides the regulatory/legal background and foundation upon which organisations need to comply with a specific ...read more

There is no time limit or restrictions on access to the IAPP Online Training material or modules.

If you have no prior experience within Data Protection & Privacy we recommend taking the combined IAPP CIPP/E + IAPP CIPM as this will provide you with the knowledge necessary for a role as a Data Protection Officer (DPO). A number of existing DPO/Privacy Consultants may elect to take only the CIPP/E, where they believe ...read more

IAPP’s online training is a combination of videos, text and clarifying images. The curriculum is presented by IAPP accredited speakers and contains interactive scenarios and quizzes in a format that helps you where and when it suits you step by step through the complexity of the GDPR. By way of example: Access to the online ...read more

IAPP certifications are valid for two years. To maintain your credential, you must meet two minimum requirements over the term of your certification: Pay an annual certification maintenance fee (included in IAPP’s membership fee). Fulfill 20 hours of continuing privacy education (CPE). This is done by attending events, courses, talks, and performing other activities relating ...read more

The CIPP/E provides the regulatory/legal background and foundation upon which organisations need to comply. The CIPM is more operational and focuses on how to establish and operate a privacy office, within an organisation.

We recommend you allocate 40 hours per certification.  For example, 40 hours for the CIPP/E and 40 hours for the CIPM.

Yes. You also receive 1 years membership to the IAPP.

The examination is provided by PersonVUE, and includes the option for online proctoring which means there is no requirement to visit a physical examination centre. Alternatively, you can book to take the exam in person at one of the many PearsonVUE examination centres globally.

There is no specific certification for Data Protection Officers which is formally recognised or endorsed by supervisory or regulatory authorities such as the UK ICO. Whilst providers may imply this thorough the name of certifications or course, supervisory bodies only state the DPO must possess the prerequisite skills for the role. A better question to ...read more