CIPP/AU: Certified Information Privacy Professional/Australia
The new IAPP CIPP/AU certification validates expertise in the regulatory foundations of Australian privacy. It confirms the holder is prepared to navigate challenges and manage compliance across AI, cybersecurity, technology, data governance and cross-border data flows.
Why pursue a CIPP/AU designation?
- Achieve the global industry standard for privacy professionals.
- Demonstrate understanding of a principles-based framework and knowledge base in information privacy within Australia.
- Join an elite group of knowledgeable, capable and dedicated privacy practitioners.
- Elevate your leadership profile among your colleagues.
Register now to take the CIPP/AU certification exam in person at IAPP ANZ Summit in December. The exam will be available for purchase online early in 2027.
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CIPP/AU Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint
The CIPP/AU Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint outlines all the concepts and topics that you need to know to become certified.
CIPP/AU study guide
Prepare with this downloadable guide that covers the exam format and offers sample questions.
How to prepare for your exam
Planning and studying is essential for achieving certification. To help, the IAPP offers textbooks, flexible training options, self-assessment tests and more.
Consider CIPP/AU training
IAPP Australian Privacy training is the principal training for CIPP/AU certification. The curriculum covers the Privacy Act 1988, the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and state and territory laws, along with enforcement issues and special cases in personal information privacy.
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