CIPP/US: U.S. Private-Sector Privacy training
IAPP’s globally recognized U.S. Private-Sector Privacy training explores the interconnected web of federal and state laws governing U.S. data privacy. As the principal training for the ANAB-accredited CIPP/US certification, this course explains how to reduce the risks of regulatory fines and brand damage.
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Why train?
U.S. privacy is a complex mix of federal, state and local privacy regulations. This course provides the knowledge and insights professionals need to ensure compliance.
Who should train?
Everyone who needs in-depth knowledge of the U.S. privacy environment for compliance and other privacy management responsibilities, especially those working toward CIPP/US certification.
Course curriculum
CIPP/US training provides an in-depth view of U.S. federal and state privacy statutes, sectoral laws and enforcement policies. The course also explores the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California Privacy Rights Act. See the course outline for more details on each learning module.
- Understand the foundations of privacy and data protection.
- Identify the international and state-specific comprehensive laws with extraterritorial scope.
- Learn the U.S. legal framework.
- Understand how privacy and security laws are enforced.
- Get the U.S. view of information management.
- Learn the requirements for making personal data available to law enforcement and national security agencies.
- Know the privacy issues related to disclosure of personal data in civil litigation (e.g., e-discovery, cross-border data flow, etc.).
- Comply with state data security and breach notification laws.
- Work within the boundaries of federal and state authorities.
- Understand key state-specific privacy and data security laws.
- Learn data collection and use regulations specific to the medical, financial, education, telecommunications and marketing industries.
- Understand Federal Trade Commission cross-sector privacy protection.
- Understand workplace privacy concepts.
- Maintain privacy before, during and after employment.
Pick your training format
The IAPP provides flexible and engaging learning experiences. Choose from online, live online, in-person and group learning environments.
Online
Learn at your own pace with training modules that present content from highly experienced instructors through video, audio, text and interactive quizzes.
Live online
Train from any location through a virtual classroom on your computer and experience the same real-time exchange of ideas of a physical environment.
In-person
Experience traditional, in-person learning sessions led by an industry thought leader, and network with industry peers.
Group
Address your organization's digital responsibility needs with IAPP group training, delivered on-site and at your convenience.
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Complement your training
Complete your CIPP/US training experience with the following resources.
Training textbook
Get the official textbook for the CIPP/US program.
Practice exam
Test your knowledge with 90 practice questions.
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