Talk privacy and network with local members at IAPP KnowledgeNet Chapter meetings, taking place worldwide.
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Chinese Personal Information Protection (CIPP/CN)
Learn compliance with the three major laws (PIPL, CSL, DSL) forming the framework of Chinese privacy.
Artificial Intelligence Governance ProfessionalLearn how to create and implement policies and procedures that make the most of AI’s potential by reducing its risks.
European Data Protection (CIPP/E)Understand Europe’s framework of laws, regulations and policies, most significantly the GDPR.
U.S. Private-Sector Privacy (CIPP/US)Steer a course through the interconnected web of federal and state laws governing U.S. data privacy.
Canadian Privacy (CIPP/C)Learn the intricacies of Canada’s distinctive federal/provincial/territorial data privacy governance systems.
Privacy Program Management (CIPM)Develop the skills to design, build and operate a comprehensive data protection program.
Privacy in Technology (CIPT)Add to your tech knowledge with deep training in privacy-enhancing technologies and how to deploy them.
Foundations of Privacy and Data ProtectionIntroductory training that builds organizations of professionals with working privacy knowledge.
Privacy Law Specialist Training (PLS)
Meet the stringent requirements to earn this American Bar Association-certified designation.
CIPP/CN Certification
For professionals who are responsible for compliance with China's major privacy laws - PIPL, DSL, CSL.
AIGP Certification
Ensures individuals responsible for AI systems can reduce the risks associated with this technology.
CIPP Certification
The global standard for the go-to person for privacy laws, regulations and frameworks
CIPM Certification
The first and only privacy certification for professionals who manage day-to-day operations
CIPT Certification
As technology professionals take on greater privacy responsibilities, our updated certification is keeping pace with 50% new content covering the latest developments.
FIP Designation
Recognizing the advanced knowledge and issue-spotting skills a privacy pro must attain in today’s complex world of data privacy.
Privacy Law Specialist
The first title to verify you meet stringent requirements for knowledge, skill, proficiency and ethics in privacy law, and one of the ABA’s newest accredited specialties.
Certificação CDPO/BR
Mostre seus conhecimentos na gestão do programa de privacidade e na legislação brasileira sobre privacidade.
Access all reports and surveys published by the IAPP.
The IAPP publishes longform, web-based resource articles to provide in-depth analysis on relevant topics in the privacy space.
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The Privacy Advisor Podcast provides interviews with the privacy world's most interesting voices.
The IAPP's video library provides insights, reactions and opinions on a range of topics, including regulatory developments, areas of privacy operations management and more.
On this topic page, you can find the IAPP’s collection of coverage, analysis and resources covering AI connections to the privacy space.
On this page, you’ll find articles and tools to help you get a basic understanding of the job of the privacy pro and data protection laws and practices around the globe.
Global Privacy Summit
The world's largest forum for connecting with other privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility professionals. Call for proposals is open.
Navigate: Digital Policy Leadership Retreat 2025
A new event focused on digital regulation, risk and responsibility. Co-hosted by the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University and the IAPP.
Asia 2025: Privacy Forum + AI Governance Global
With 2 events in 1, IAPP Asia 2025 will expand your skill set in two disciplines with practical advice from the region’s top minds.
AI Governance Global North America
Join us in Boston as we focus on the unique and broad array of challenges AI governance professionals face in North America.
Privacy. Security. Risk. 2025
P.S.R. focuses on the intersection of privacy, AI governance, digital responsibility and technology. Register today for the San Diego event.
ANZ Summit
Join us in Sydney for the region’s top event in privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility.
Canada Privacy Symposium
The call for speaking proposals is open. Submit your idea by 19 Oct. 2025 for a chance to speak at Symposium.
Europe Data Protection Congress
Meet us in Brussels to learn about the latest in privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law. Register now to get early bird pricing.
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Employment: Visiting Scholar at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society
Internship/Externship Experience: Intern at Promontory Financial Group
Education Level: Information Law Module, Queen Mary’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies, London, UK
I do believe that this year has been crucial for my future career. Indeed, the focus was on the actual privacy concerns regarding the industry, such as employees’ data processing, international data transfer, new technologies, e.g., cloud computing, apps and Internet of Things, and information security threats and vulnerabilities … Moreover, during the lectures, my fellows and I were encouraged to share our thoughts and to give our contribution to the discussion; this approach has certainly fostered our critical thinking and developed our creativity in solving problems.
Last June, I took the CIPP/E certification, which has perfectly complemented my academic experience. Not only has it provided me with professional certification credentials but also with access to the international privacy community. In particular, as a member of this community I can take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of all the prominent IAPP professionals through access to their publications as well as attending IAPP events.
During the summer period, I was interning at Promontory Financial Group. It was a terrific experience that allowed me to match my fresh academic knowledge with practical and professional expertise. I was involved in many different tasks and projects and trained by the best of the industry. What I liked the most of this internship was the friendly and cooperative attitude of the team; I was indeed encouraged to ask questions as well as to use my personal creativity to solve problems.
Among the different tasks which I was in charge of, e.g., carrying out legal as well as empirical research; making PowerPoint presentations; drafting memos; attending conference calls and internal meetings, I was also responsible for developing the weekly internal “Privacy and Data Protection Newsletter,” which was meant to address the current hot topics in the area.
Overall, I do believe that this experience has been a unique motivational driver to pursue a career in consultancy as well as in the privacy/data protection area.
Why law school?
The reason why I had initially chosen to study law was that I was, and I still am, very keen on understanding the reality around me. Studying law was therefore the perfect chance to do so, as law affects everything we do in our daily life.
This is also the reason why I am very passionate about privacy law and, in particular, to its application to new technologies, as it affects all of us as online consumers, social network users, employees, etc. Moreover, it also allows me to consider the reality from a larger perspective, as privacy is at the top of the international agenda as well as the European Union's one.
What initially led you to privacy?
I had initially chosen to study privacy for two main reasons: As a media law student, I was extremely interested in understanding how press regulation strikes a balance between freedom of speech and the right to privacy, in particular, in relation to tabloid newspapers; as I said before, I was also interested in following a topic which already is and is going to be even more at the top of the international agenda in the next years.
How did you first hear about the IAPP?
The first time that I heard about IAPP was during my Privacy and Information Law classes at Queen Mary (QM) University of London. My professors suggested consulting the IAPP website, as a complementary source to our reading list. It was indeed very useful, as the articles included helped me and my fellows to have updates as well as insights on the topics discussed in class.
Making the transition from student to working professional, what are the biggest lessons you’ve learned along the way?
The biggest lesson that I have learned is that studying hard is not enough to become a successful professional. Indeed, being a working professional not only requires a deep knowledge of the area but also many other personal as well as interpersonal skills. Therefore, I do believe that I have to be always ready to listen to advice as well as to improve my skills and to take new challenges that can help me in doing so.
Was there any particular person, opportunity or position that shifted or reinforced your professional path? How did it affect you?
I believe that attending the master at QM was the best opportunity to reinforce my professional path, as not only has it increased my passion about the relationship between law and technology, but it has also provided me with invaluable experience, e.g., the Promontory internship and the IAPP certificate.
Employment: Associate—PwC's Cybersecurity, Privacy, IT & Risk Group
Internship/Externship Experience:
Education Level: JD, University of Maine School of Law
I found my CIPP certification and my IAPP externship invaluable in not only learning and networking but also in advancing my career. Previous employers have told me that my privacy background and certification were highly considered when they made the decision to hire me. In this day and age, every organization needs a privacy professional!
When I externed for the IAPP, I worked in Publications (an amazing team!) on several articles that were ultimately published. I can honestly say that my experience in Publications, and at the IAPP as a whole, helped me to land my present position. As an IAPP extern, I was also given the privilege to attend a variety of networking engagements and conferences around the country. These events allowed me to meet many of the brightest minds in privacy and helped to pave the way for me to transition into any privacy group.
Why law school?
I loved the law—having a healthy love for arguing and talking doesn’t hurt either—and thought that getting a legal education would allow me to make the most impact on the things I valued.
What initially led you to privacy?
I always liked technology, but when IAPP President and CEO Trevor Hughes, CIPP, came for a lunchtime talk, I learned that privacy could be a career and took the leap.
How did you first hear about the IAPP?
Maine Law hosted a lunchtime event where Trevor highlighted privacy as a profession. In doing so, he introduced the IAPP as a great network for not only those already in the field, but also those looking to get into the field.
Making the transition from student to working professional, what are the biggest lessons you’ve learned along the way?
I learned that life is essentially one giant learning curve. Expect at least a small learning curve with every new experience, and take it in stride.
Going outside your comfort zone is not easy. Is there an instance that stands out that you did just that to achieve a particular goal or goals?
I would have to say that parts of my experience working in the Msambweni District Hospital were outside of my comfort zone. I like to retain control, and there were cases that none of us could do anything for, and that is something I have a difficult time dealing with. While I still deal with this, my time there helped me learn that while I may not be able to control or fix everything, fixing what I can—and doing it to the best of my abilities—is all the more important.
Was there any particular person, opportunity or position that shifted or reinforced your professional path? How did it affect you?
There are many people that have all positively reinforced my professional path, and incidentally, they are all members of the IAPP. Ken Mortensen, CIPP/US, CIPP/G, CIPM, hired me as a privacy intern at CVS and gave me my first taste of large-scale information privacy. He took me and another intern under his wing and helped us enter the field. I was also given the opportunity to extern at the IAPP where I worked in Publications. The team let me write a couple of interest-based pieces and kindled my creative fire for privacy, always giving me the feedback I needed to improve my writing and knowledge. I have yet to meet an unkind person that is associated with the IAPP, so I think I have made the right career choice.
Do you have an ultimate professional goal? If so, what is it?
When I grow up, I want to be a CPO.
