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The Certified Information Privacy Professional United States (CIPP/US) is an independent qualification developed by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (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 are headquartered in the US. As such, obtaining the CIPP/US certification provides considerable advantages for practitioners seeking to further advance their careers.
Official
textbooks
5-hour
online sessions
Classroom
training
Examination
voucher
1st year
IAPP membership
The Certified Information Privacy Professional United States (CIPP/US) is the version of the IAPP CIPP credential that covers the laws and regulations in the US. This accredited CIPP/US training course provides practitioners with 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 online data protection training course, traditionally taught in a classroom setting over 2-days, is now delivered across a secure WebEx platform with all the support and interactivity found in the classroom. Delegates can gain a recognised practitioner-level workplace qualification at home or from their desk by attending three consecutive 5-hour live online sessions.
This 2-day course is broken into five sections, and includes:
The Certified Information 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 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.
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 questions | 90 |
| Scored questions | 75 |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Passing score | 300 out of 500 |
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.
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.
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.
All IAPP examinations are administered in English.
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