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PRIVACY TRAINING

IAPP Certified Information Privacy
Professional United States (CIPP/US)

An internationally renowned practitioner certificate for data protection
professionals covering US privacy laws at both federal and state levels

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Course Features

Official IAPP CIPP/US textbooks

5-hour online sessions

Live, interactive Instructor-led training

Unlimited 1-2-1 coaching

CIPP/US exam voucher

1st year IAPP membership

Course Overview

The Certified Information Privacy Professional United States (CIPP/US) is an independent qualification developed by the IAPP. First launched in 2004, the CIPP/US certification provides industry practitioners based in the UK and Europe with a deeper understanding of the patchwork of privacy laws and regulations in the United States. 

The CIPP/US enable holders to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise of the broader global regulatory environment, skills which are becoming increasingly important in today's interconnected digital era. The certification is highly regarded by corporate employers, particularly those with a market presence in or that are headquartered in the US. As such, obtaining the CIPP/US certification provides considerable advantages for practitioners seeking to further advance their careers.

The CIPP/US training course provides a detailed examination of the regulatory environment at the federal and state levels, including how privacy and security laws are enforced, breach reporting requirements, international data transfers and various cross-sector protections.

This IAPP-accredited CIPP/US course is delivered online, although onsite and online in-company options are also available. Delegates can gain a recognised practitioner-level workplace qualification at home or from their desk by attending three consecutive 5-hour live online sessions across one week. 

Course Costs

Attend the IAPP Certified Information Privacy United States (CIPP/US) training course:

£1,495.00 + VAT

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  • In-company options available for teams of 6 or more

IAPP training package includes:

  • 3 x 5-hour live online sessions across 3 days, or
  • 2 days for a traditional classroom setting
  • Authorised IAPP instructors
  • IAPP CIPP/US examination voucher
  • 1-2-1 coaching and support
  • 1st-year IAPP professional membership

Course materials:

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Intended Audience

The IAPP Certified International Privacy Professional United States (CIPP/US) is suitable for experienced data protection practitioners and legal professionals who require in-depth knowledge of US privacy laws and regulations.  

IAPP CIPP/US Course Contents

IAPP CIPP/US Course Contents

This 2-day course is broken into five sections, and includes:

Part 1: Introduction to the US privacy environment

  • US Law structure
  • Enforcement
  • Information management (US perspective)

Part 2: Data collection and use limitations in the private sector

  • Cross-sector FTC privacy protection
  • Healthcare
  • Financial
  • Education
  • Telecommunications and marketing

Part 3: Government and court access to private-sector information

  • Law Enforcement and privacy
  • National Security and privacy
  • Civil Litigation and privacy

Part 4: Privacy in the workplace

  • Introduction to workplace privacy
  • Privacy before, during and after employment

Part 5: State Privacy Laws

  • Federal vs. state authority
  • Data Privacy and security laws
  • Data breach notification laws
IAPP CIPP/US Exam

IAPP CIPP/US Exam information

IAPP exams have gained a reputation for being difficult to pass. Both Freevacy and the IAPP strongly recommend careful preparation, even for experienced professionals.

The following information about the CIPP/US examination is an extract from documentation provided to delegates by the IAPP. For the full details please review the IAPP Privacy Certification Candidate Handbook 2023 and the CIPP/US Examination Blueprint.

Exam Information

IAPP certification programmes are designed to differentiate between candidates who do and who do not possess the knowledge required to be considered minimally qualified privacy professionals. All questions are multiple choice with some relating to scenarios. Each question has only one correct answer. Each item (question) consists of a clearly written question (stem), a correct or best response (key) that should be apparent to minimally qualified candidates and three incorrect responses (distractors) that will be plausible to not-minimally qualified candidates. Note that it is each candidate’s responsibility to be prepared for exams by being familiar with all elements of the Bodies of Knowledge.

The candidate is encouraged to read each question carefully. The stem may be in the form of an actual question or an incomplete statement. An exam question may require the candidate to choose the most appropriate answer based on a qualifier, such as MOST likely or BEST.

Total number of questions90
Scored questions75
Exam duration2 hours 30 minutes
Passing score300 out of 500

Examination Blueprint

The examination blueprint indicates the minimum and maximum number of items that are included in the CIPP/US examination from the major areas of the Body of Knowledge (Oct 23). Questions may be asked from any of the listed topics under each area.

Scoring

On all IAPP certification exams, each item has equal value and is scored as correct or incorrect. Unanswered items are considered incorrect, and there is no additional penalty for incorrect answers.

Special Accommodations

It is the policy of the IAPP to provide testing accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities to ensure each candidate a comparable opportunity for success on exams. The IAPP requires 30 days notice in order to arrange special accommodations. Please do not schedule an exam until the IAPP approves your request. After exam purchase, submit your request and supporting documentation using the forms provided on the IAPP website.

Exam Languages

All IAPP examinations are administered in English.

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