IAPP advisory boards

The AI Governance Center Advisory Board is comprised of AI governance experts from industry, government and academia. This esteemed group provides insight and advice and brings important sectoral and regional perspectives to the work of the AI Governance Center. As the AI governance workforce starts to take shape, the advisory board will help to inform the emerging role of an AI governance professional.

The IAPP ANZ Advisory Board is made up of active privacy and data protection professionals from Australia and New Zealand. This strategically chosen group advises the IAPP on strategic initiatives such as the development of Knowledge Net chapters regionally, rollout of education resources and key relationships in the region. The ANZ board helps to identify and advise on the specific needs of ANZ-based privacy professionals. 

The Asia Advisory Board is comprised of a group of privacy and data protection professionals actively contributing to the rapid development of the privacy profession in Asia. The board’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, programming for IAPP Asia conferences and virtual programming events, contributing to the Asia Pacific Dashboard Digest for our Publications department and further development of a training module for use in Asia. The board collaborates via email and occasional conference calls and by networking with peers to promote, support and field inquires about IAPP Asia programs.

The IAPP Canadian Advisory Board is made up of a minimum of 12 privacy professionals who actively participate in developing programming and content for IAPP Canada. The board provides guidance and strategic input, and serves as a leader in the promotion of IAPP Canada and all of its programs and activities. A two-year commitment is required.

If you are a privacy professional with demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas covered under IAPP privacy credentialing programs, we encourage you to serve on these boards. The IAPP Certification Advisory Board meets regularly via teleconference to provide overall governance for the programs, including making policy decisions.

IAPP Exam Development Boards meet regularly via teleconference to develop and review content for the AIGP exam, as well as oversee guiding documents such as bodies of knowledge and exam blueprints.

The CIPP/US Exam Development Boards meet regularly via teleconference to develop and review content for the CIPP/US exam, as well as oversee guiding documents such as bodies of knowledge and exam blueprints.

The CIPP/C Exam Development Boards meet regularly via teleconference to develop and review content for the CIPP/C exam, as well as oversee guiding documents such as bodies of knowledge and exam blueprints.

The CIPP/E Exam Development Boards meet regularly via teleconference to develop and review content for the CIPP/E exam, as well as oversee guiding documents such as bodies of knowledge and exam blueprints.

The CIPM Exam Development Boards meet regularly via teleconference to develop and review content for the CIPM exam, as well as oversee guiding documents such as bodies of knowledge and exam blueprints.

The CIPT Exam Development Boards meet regularly via teleconference to develop and review content for the CIPT exam, as well as oversee guiding documents such as bodies of knowledge and exam blueprints.

The IAPP Appeals Advisory Board meets as needed to review and resolve any submitted certification appeals.

The IAPP Diversity in Privacy Advisory Board is comprised of privacy and data protection professionals who will actively participate in developing programming and content for the Diversity in Privacy Section. The Diversity in Privacy Section helps to enhance inclusion across age, gender, race, ethnicity and geographical dimensions in the field of privacy through education and networking. Advisory board members will provide guidance and strategic input, plus serve as a leader in the promotion of the Diversity in Privacy Section and all of its programs and activities. A two-year commitment is required. 

The IAPP Program Advisory Board supports the creation of compelling and timely programming for IAPP conferences and virtual programs. The board convenes for periodic conference calls, during which you will offer guidance on emerging privacy trends and issues, plus recommend programming on privacy and data protection issues that privacy and data protection professionals need to know. You will also contribute by networking with peers to promote, support and field inquires about IAPP event programming.

The IAPP European Advisory Board is made up of a group of privacy and data protection professionals who actively participate in developing programming and content for IAPP Europe. You will provide guidance and strategic input, plus serve as a leader in the promotion of IAPP Europe and all of its programs and activities. A two-year commitment is required.

The IAPP Privacy Bar Section Advisory Board is comprised of legal-focused privacy professionals who will actively participate in developing programming and content for the Privacy Bar Section. Members will provide guidance and strategic input, plus serve as a leader in the promotion of the Privacy Bar Section and all of its programs and activities. A two-year commitment is required.

The IAPP Privacy Engineering Section Advisory Board is comprised of leading academics, government and industry experts in privacy engineering and technologies. Board members will actively participate in developing programming and content for the Privacy Engineering Section, provide guidance and strategic input, plus serve as leaders in the promotion of Privacy Engineering Section programs and activities. A two-year commitment is required.

The Privacy Law Specialist Advisory Board is comprised of privacy attorneys who review the submitted Privacy Law Specialist (PLS) applications and advise the IAPP on the overall PLS program. A two-year commitment is required.

The Publications Advisory Board helps guide the IAPP’s coverage of privacy and security issues. As a member, you will play a critical role by ensuring content is useful and fresh. This advisory board convenes every other month by teleconference, where members suggest timely, relevant content based on their work in the field of privacy. Besides meaningful participation in the monthly conference call, you will be expected to provide articles for publication and may also be asked to help recruit potential authors.

The IAPP Research Advisory Board is a full partner in the development of the IAPP's research agenda and leadership of the IAPP Westin Research Center; the establishment of ties to academia, industry and policymakers; and the identification of research funding opportunities. The board, which is made up of leading academics, policymakers and professionals, meets several times per year in person and via teleconference.

The IAPP Training Advisory Board Privacy and Data Protection helps guide the development and maintenance of IAPP privacy training programs ensuring our content is accurate, relevant and timely. A two-year commitment is required.

The IAPP Training Advisory Board AI Governance, helps guide the development and maintenance of the IAPP’s AI Governance Professional training to keep our content accurate, relevant and timely. A two-year commitment is required.

The IAPP Women Leading Privacy Advisory Board informs strategy and shapes goals of the Women Leading Privacy community. This board will provide guidance and strategic input, and actively support the development of networking, professional development and leadership opportunities to help advance and support women in the privacy field. A two-year commitment is required.