The “how” of privacy and technology. Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) training covers privacy and data protection practices in the development, engineering, deployment and auditing of IT products and services. Those taking the course will develop an understanding of privacy-related issues and practices in the context of the design and implementation of information and communication technologies and systems. The Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) Training is based on the body of knowledge for the IAPP’s ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/ U.S. (CIPT/US) certification program. Launched by the IAPP in 2014, the CIPT is the first and only certification of its kind worldwide to meet the growing need that only tech pros can fill—securing data privacy at all stages of IT product and service lifecycles.
No prerequisites, but we recommend all potential test takers to read the IAPP Privacy Certification Handbook 2018 prior to attending.
Yes, it is an examination prep course for the Information Privacy Professional CIPT certification program. Key concepts are covered with a timed practice test, followed by a review of the answers led by your instructor. Students also receive an exam blueprint that gives the approximate number of questions from each topic area on the exam.
Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) Training Delivery Methods
- Official IAPP Content
- One Year Complimentary IAPP Membership
- CIPT Exam Voucher
- Exam Practice Questions
Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) Training Course Benefits
Understand critical privacy concepts and practices that impact ITBecome familiar with consumer privacy expectations and responsibilityBake privacy into early stages of IT products and services for cost control, accuracy and speed-to-marketEstablish privacy practices for data collection and transferPre-empt privacy issues in the Internet of ThingsFactor privacy into data classification and emerging tech such as cloud computing, facial recognition and surveillanceCommunicate privacy issues with partners such as management, development, marketing and legal.
CIPT Training Course Outline
Unit 1: Common Principles and Approaches to Privacy
- Discussion of the modern history of privacy, an introduction to types of information, an overview of information risk management and a summary of modern privacy principles.
Unit 2: Jurisdiction and Industries- Introduction to the major privacy models employed around the globe and provides an overview of privacy and data protection regulation by jurisdictions and industry sectors.
Unit 3: Information Security: Safeguarding Personal Information- Introductions to information security, including definitions, elements, standards and threats/vulnerabilities, as well as introductions to information security management and governance, including frameworks, controls, cryptography and identity and access management (IAM).
Unit 4: Online Privacy: Using Personal Information on Websites and with Other Internet-related Technologies- Examines the web as a platform, as well as privacy considerations for sensitive online information, including policies and notices, access, security, authentication and data collection.
- Examine additional topics include children’s online privacy, email, searches, online marketing and advertising, social media, online assurance, cloud computing and mobile devices.
Explore the impact that regulatory activities, security threats, advances in technology and the increasing proliferation of social networks have on IT departments.
