Why IAPP CIPP-E Certification May Be The One You Need?

For privacy professionals, there are plenty of privacy certifications to choose from out there. In today's data-driven world, personal data needs to be protected. If you're looking for training and certification that will really set you apart from the rest, and one that is accepted across the industry as the gold standard, the CIPP-E certification may be the one that allows you to promote your career. With this credential, you'll become an expert in data privacy and protection laws and regulations.

If you are looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex world of data privacy, especially the European Data Protection law, regulations, and frameworks, then CIPP-E (Certified International Privacy Professional/Europe) certification may be just what you need. CIPP-E is an industry-recognized certification that covers all aspects of privacy and data protection laws, policies, and practices. With CIPP-E, you will learn how to navigate challenges related to the collection, processing, storage, transfer, use, disclosure, or disposal of personal information in today's increasingly digital world.

No. CIPP-E and CIPM are different certifications.

CIPM is Certified Information Privacy Manager and it focuses on management aspect of privacy. CIPP-E is Certified Information Privacy Professional in Europe and it focuses on being a privacy expert.

CIPP-E is provided by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

You probably heard about the new EU law – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into effect on May 25, 2018. This law means the national data protection laws in Europe are now harmonized inline EU GDPR. The EU has some of the most stringent data protection laws in the world. Therefore, if you're looking to get certified, it's important that you learn about these laws and how they apply to you.

If you are a privacy professional, or you are aiming to become a privacy professional, earning CIPP-E certification will help you demonstrate that you have a deep understanding of European data privacy and data protection matters. This could give you an edge over other candidates when applying for jobs in the privacy and data protection field. And, having this certification will show employers that you take your data protection and privacy matters seriously and are committed to keeping their data safe. The most important benefit is that you confidence and job effectiveness on critical topics will be higher once you are certified.

The CIPP/E certification includes a comprehensive curriculum that covers EU data protection laws like EU GDPR. It also includes a rigorous exam, and candidates must demonstrate their knowledge of the European Data Protection law landscape and expertise in order to earn.

You can enroll in Elite Privacy Professional Masterclass for CIPP-E to learn about all the relevant concepts, answers, and knowledge required for the CIPP-E exam. This is the right training that includes videos that provide you with knowledge of all the relevant concepts, sample questions, and a practice exam to help you prepare for the CIPP-E exam.

As each person is different, based on your learning style, you have the benefits of repeating the training videos and practice exams as many times as you wish. This is why we believe that on-demand training videos provide you with a better learning experience than in-person training while learning about exam topics and practicing for your exam from the comfort of your home or office. And, based on how many questions you have answered correctly, you get to know, which topics you need to improve your knowledge.

The Elite Privacy Professional Masterclass training includes all the relevant details and concepts, knowledge, and additional information you may need. Specifically, includes the following topics:

Be aware that the exam tests your knowledge by asking you scenarios that similar to ones you will face when monitoring compliance in internal data protection activities in a company.

We recommend that you study 40-60 hours. Remember, this is an average and based on  your intellect, you may need more or less time.

When you have completed the CIPP-E exam and received the certification, you have a professional profile. You have become part of the elite privacy professionals community. We recommend you pay for an IAPP membership and become an IAPP member. This way you are part of their privacy professionals community. Of course, doing all this and passing the exam would mean that it's time to become part of a privacy team at one of the corporates.

Part of your role in privacy team, you will be guiding or training data processing staff, monitoring compliance by conducting or supporting internal audits, international data transfers, plus define, promote and improve a culture of privacy.

In short, you are one of the experts in growing global information privacy community who is ready to help organizations. In our view, you will make a remarkable difference in one year provided you have learnt the concepts, continue to follow the latest advances in data protection field and navigate the complex landscape by continuing to invest into individual and corporate memberships.

If you want to be ahead of the curve in data protection, privacy, compliance, and risk management, then this certification exam may be right for you. With this certification exam, you will gain access to a wealth of resources, knowledge, and ongoing career opportunities that will keep you on top of your game when it comes to protecting people’s data. The Elite Privacy Professional Masterclass is the perfect way to get started on your privacy and data protection towards the certification exam – so what are you waiting for? Enroll today and get ready for your exam!

Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy professionals who is awarded a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe (CIPP-E), and a Fellow in Information Privacy (FIP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Punit is also the author of books like Be Ready for GDPR, AI & Privacy, and Be an Effective DPO. Punit is the founder and CEO of FIT4PRIVAACY and host of the privacy podcast named The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast.