Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) Certification Training
In today’s digital era, data privacy and protection have become paramount. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) setting the benchmark for data security, organizations need certified privacy professionals to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
To meet this growing demand, GIIS, in collaboration with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), presents an industry-recognized Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) Certification Training. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of European data protection laws, GDPR compliance, and global privacy regulations.
By obtaining the CIPP/E certification, you position yourself as a trusted data privacy expert and gain a competitive edge in compliance, risk management, and information security roles.
Why Choose the CIPP/E Certification?
✅ Globally Recognized Credential – Certified by IAPP, the world’s leading privacy association.
✅ In-Depth GDPR Training – Master the 99 articles of GDPR, privacy frameworks, and data protection regulations.
✅ Industry-Relevant Curriculum – Learn privacy laws, compliance strategies, and risk mitigation techniques.
✅ Live Case Studies & Practical Applications – Gain real-world experience through hands-on training.
✅ Expert-Led Training – Learn from certified privacy professionals, legal experts, and data security specialists.
✅ Job-Ready Skills – Enhance your career in data privacy, risk management, and corporate compliance.
✅ Placement Assistance & Career Support – Get job referrals, resume building, and interview preparation.
✅ Flexible Learning – Choose between self-paced study or live instructor-led training.
What You Will Learn?
📌 Fundamentals of Data Protection & Privacy Laws – Explore the foundations of information privacy and compliance.
📌 GDPR Compliance & Legal Frameworks – Master the 99 articles of GDPR and understand how to implement compliance programs.
📌 European Data Protection Law & Regulation – Gain insights into EU privacy laws, cross-border data transfers, and regulatory authorities.
📌 Privacy Governance & Risk Management – Learn how to develop privacy policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance.
📌 Data Subject Rights & Responsibilities – Understand the rights of individuals under GDPR and how to handle data access requests.
📌 Data Processing & Security Measures – Learn about data controllers, processors, breach response strategies, and cybersecurity best practices.
Who Should Enroll?
🎯 Privacy & Compliance Professionals – Seeking career advancement in GDPR and data protection.
🎯 Data Protection Officers (DPOs) – Responsible for ensuring GDPR compliance in organizations.
🎯 Legal & Risk Management Experts – Managing privacy laws, compliance frameworks, and regulatory risk.
🎯 Cybersecurity & IT Professionals – Looking to integrate data security with privacy compliance.
🎯 HR & Corporate Governance Teams – Ensuring privacy compliance in employee and customer data handling.
🎯 Business & Policy Leaders – Understanding data protection obligations and regulatory impact.
Eligibility Criteria
✅ No mandatory prerequisites, but experience in privacy laws, compliance, or information security is beneficial.
✅ Professionals from IT, legal, risk, and corporate compliance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Why Choose GIIS for CIPP/E Training?
🔹 Authorized Training Partner of IAPP – Get certified by the most respected privacy organization in the world.
🔹 Industry-Leading Instructors – Learn from top privacy professionals, legal advisors, and GDPR experts.
🔹 Comprehensive Exam Preparation – Access mock tests, case studies, and expert mentorship.
🔹 Hands-On Learning – Work on real-world data privacy scenarios and GDPR enforcement cases.
🔹 Flexible Study Options – Choose self-paced or live instructor-led training.
🔹 Placement Support & Career Guidance – Secure job opportunities in privacy, compliance, and legal domains.
🔹 Exclusive Study Materials & GDPR Compliance Toolkit – Get access to privacy templates, checklists, and best practices.
Top Career Opportunities After Certification
Earning the CIPP/E certification will qualify you for high-demand privacy and compliance roles in top industries, including:
💼 Data Protection Officer (DPO)
💼 Privacy Consultant
💼 GDPR Compliance Specialist
💼 Risk & Compliance Manager
💼 Legal & Privacy Advisor
💼 Corporate Data Protection Analyst
💼 Cybersecurity & Privacy Engineer
💼 Information Security Compliance Officer
Data privacy professionals are highly sought after in banking, healthcare, IT, law firms, multinational corporations, and government agencies.
Enroll Now & Become a Certified Privacy Expert!
🚀 Join the CIPP/E Certification Training, offered by GIIS in collaboration with IAPP, and take your career to the next level in data privacy and GDPR compliance.
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Curriculum
- 24 Sections
- 193 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Week 1Introduction to Data Protection Laws & GDPR Overview9
- 1.1Evolution of data protection in Europe60 Minutes
- 1.2The role of privacy in modern digital society
- 1.3The role of privacy in modern digital society
- 1.4Introduction to GDPR and its objectives
- 1.5Key European data protection laws
- 1.6Understanding data protection regulatory bodies
- 1.7European Data Protection Board (EDPB) & Supervisory Authorities
- 1.8Key terminologies in GDPR
- 1.9Principles of personal data protection
- Week 2Understanding Personal Data & GDPR Definitions8
- 2.1Definition of personal data60 Minutes
- 2.2Anonymous vs. pseudonymous data
- 2.3Special categories of personal data
- 2.4Processing of sensitive data under GDPR
- 2.5Identifiability and its legal implications
- 2.6Data minimization principles
- 2.7The concept of purpose limitation
- 2.8The importance of data accuracy and integrity
- Week 3Controllers & Processors under GDPR8
- 3.1Definition of data controllers & processors60 Minutes
- 3.2Responsibilities of controllers in GDPR compliance
- 3.3Responsibilities of processors and third-party vendors
- 3.4Joint controllers and their obligations
- 3.5Data processing agreements (DPAs)
- 3.6GDPR requirements for contract management
- 3.7Role of sub-processors & their legal obligations
- 3.8Accountability requirements for controllers and processors
- week 4Data Processing Principles & Legal Grounds8
- 4.1Understanding data processing under GDPR
- 4.2Principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
- 4.3Conditions for lawful processing of personal data
- 4.4Processing based on consent: Rules & requirements
- 4.5Processing based on contractual necessity
- 4.6Legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing
- 4.7Special legal bases for processing sensitive data
- 4.8Data processing exemptions under GDPR
- week 5Data Subject Rights - Access, Rectification & Erasure8
- 5.1Right to be informed (Article 12-14)
- 5.2Right of access (Article 15)
- 5.3Right to rectification (Article 16)
- 5.4Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’) (Article 17)
- 5.5Understanding legal grounds for erasure requests
- 5.6Exceptions to data deletion requests
- 5.7Practical implementation of rectification requests
- 5.8Impact of data subject rights on businesses
- week 6Data Subject Rights - Portability, Objection & Automated Decisions8
- 6.1Right to data portability (Article 20)
- 6.2Right to object (Article 21)
- 6.3Rights in relation to automated decision-making & profiling (Article 22)
- 6.4Practical implications for AI & machine learning
- 6.5Balancing data subject rights vs. business interests
- 6.6Managing data subject requests efficiently
- 6.7Role of Data Protection Officers (DPO) in handling requests
- 6.8Case studies on data subject rights enforcement
- week 7Information Provision & GDPR Transparency Requirements8
- 7.1Transparency obligations in GDPR
- 7.2Privacy notices and policies – best practices
- 7.3Providing information in a concise, transparent, and accessible form
- 7.4Timing of information provision obligations
- 7.5Layered privacy notices and their effectiveness
- 7.6Managing transparency obligations in digital services
- 7.7Real-world examples of GDPR-compliant privacy policies
- 7.8Misleading privacy notices and enforcement risks
- week 8International Data Transfers & GDPR Safeguards8
- 8.1Restrictions on data transfers outside the EEA
- 8.2Adequacy decisions & recognized safe countries
- 8.3Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- 8.4Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) for multinational companies
- 8.5Derogations for specific situations
- 8.6Schrems II ruling and its impact on data transfers
- 8.7Role of encryption in cross-border data transfers
- 8.8Managing third-country vendor compliance
- week 9Security of Processing & GDPR Compliance8
- 9.1GDPR security obligations for controllers and processors
- 9.2Technical and organizational security measures
- 9.3Importance of encryption & pseudonymization
- 9.4Implementing data access control mechanisms
- 9.5Data breach prevention best practices
- 9.6Business continuity and disaster recovery under GDPR
- 9.7Third-party security risks in data processing
- 9.8Legal implications of security breaches
- week 10Data Breach Notification & Incident Management8
- 10.1Definition of a personal data breach under GDPR
- 10.2Steps in identifying a data breach
- 10.3Breach notification requirements under Article 33
- 10.4Communication to data subjects under Article 34
- 10.5Record-keeping obligations for data breaches
- 10.6Role of DPO in data breach response
- 10.7Case studies on major GDPR data breaches
- 10.8Lessons learned from enforcement actions
- week 11Accountability & Data Protection Governance8
- 11.1The concept of accountability in GDPR
- 11.2Data protection management systems (DPMS)
- 11.3Role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- 11.4Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- 11.5Privacy by design and privacy by default principles
- 11.6Record of processing activities (ROPA)
- 11.7Implementing GDPR compliance programs
- 11.8Best practices for maintaining accountability
- week 12Supervision, Enforcement & Regulatory Actions8
- 12.1Role of supervisory authorities under GDPR
- 12.2Investigative powers of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs)
- 12.3Administrative fines and penalties for noncompliance
- 12.4Role of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
- 12.5European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and its mandate
- 12.6Remedies and legal actions under GDPR
- 12.7Appeals against DPA decisions
- 12.8High-profile GDPR enforcement cases
- week 13Practical Applications of GDPR in Businesses8
- 13.1GDPR compliance for small & medium businesses (SMEs)
- 13.2Privacy considerations in HR & employee data processing
- 13.3GDPR compliance in marketing & advertising
- 13.4Handling data in financial services & banking
- 13.5Health data processing and GDPR challenges
- 13.6GDPR & IoT – implications for connected devices
- 13.7Privacy risks in social media and online platforms
- 13.8GDPR and AI – balancing innovation & compliance
- week 14Security of Processing & Data Breach Management8
- 14.1Security obligations for controllers and processors
- 14.2Encryption, pseudonymization, and anonymization under GDPR
- 14.3Implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures
- 14.4Data protection by design and by default – real-world applications
- 14.5Data breach response planning – key steps and best practices
- 14.6Notification obligations: informing supervisory authorities and data subjects
- 14.7Handling third-party data breaches – vendor risk management
- 14.8Case studies of real GDPR data breaches and lessons learned
- week 15Accountability & Compliance Documentation8
- 15.1The principle of accountability in GDPR compliance
- 15.2Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) – when and how to conduct them
- 15.3Maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) – controller vs. processor responsibilities
- 15.4Data Protection Officer (DPO) – role, responsibilities, and qualifications
- 15.5GDPR documentation requirements – policies, procedures, and templates
- 15.6Conducting GDPR audits – internal and external approaches
- 15.7Supervisory authorities and their role in GDPR enforcement
- 15.8Handling compliance audits and regulatory investigations
- week 16Supervision, Enforcement & Legal Implications8
- 16.1The role of supervisory authorities and their powers under GDPR
- 16.2The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) – functions and responsibilities
- 16.3The role of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
- 16.4GDPR enforcement actions – types of penalties and corrective measures
- 16.5Legal remedies available to individuals and organizations
- 16.6High-profile GDPR fines – case studies and analysis
- 16.7Handling GDPR complaints and disputes
- 16.8Strategies for ensuring long-term GDPR compliance
- week 17GDPR Core Principles & Framework Review8
- 17.1Introduction to the CIPP/E exam structure and format
- 17.2GDPR scope, territorial applicability, and material applicability
- 17.3The six GDPR processing principles
- 17.4Lawful bases for processing personal data
- 17.5Special category data and lawful processing conditions
- 17.6Concept of consent under GDPR (validity, withdrawal, and documentation)
- 17.7Data minimization and storage limitation
- 17.8GDPR compliance obligations for organizations
- week 18Data Subject Rights & Compliance Responsibilities8
- 18.1Right to be informed & transparency requirements
- 18.2Right of access and how organizations handle data requests
- 18.3Right to rectification and conditions for data correction
- 18.4Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) and exceptions
- 18.5Right to data portability – obligations & challenges
- 18.6Right to object – processing restrictions and exemptions
- 18.7Rights in automated decision-making and profiling
- 18.7Handling data subject requests efficiently
- week 19Accountability, Governance & Regulatory Enforcement8
- 19.1The concept of accountability and its role in GDPR compliance
- 19.2Data Protection Officer (DPO) – roles, requirements, and responsibilities
- 19.3Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) – when and how to conduct them
- 19.4Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and documentation requirements
- 19.5Privacy by design and privacy by default – best practices
- 19.6Role of supervisory authorities & enforcement mechanisms
- 19.7GDPR penalties and real-world enforcement cases
- 19.8Reviewing real-life GDPR noncompliance cases and lessons learned
- week 20International Data Transfers & Security Considerations8
- 20.1Understanding cross-border data transfers and restrictions
- 20.2Adequacy decisions and recognized “safe” jurisdictions
- 20.3Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) – implementation and updates
- 20.4Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) – global compliance strategy
- 20.5Impact of Schrems II ruling and transfer risk assessments
- 20.6Security obligations for controllers and processors
- 20.7Data breach notification requirements – internal and regulatory reporting
- 20.8Real-world case studies on international data transfer violations
- week 21Exam Practice – Mock Test 1 & Analysis8
- 21.1Simulated full-length CIPP/E mock test (time-limited)
- 21.2Analysis of correct answers & explanations
- 21.3Reviewing incorrect answers – identifying knowledge gaps
- 21.4Understanding tricky exam questions and wording
- 21.5Common mistakes in answering multiple-choice questions
- 21.6Exam time management strategies – answering efficiently
- 21.7Stress management techniques for exam day
- 21.8Open Q&A session on unclear exam topics
- week 22Exam Practice – Mock Test 2 & Discussion8
- 22.1Simulated CIPP/E mock test 2 (time-limited)
- 22.2Answer review – understanding correct and incorrect responses
- 22.3Handling difficult GDPR scenarios in exam questions
- 22.4Techniques for identifying the “best” answer choice
- 22.5Legal interpretations – understanding the exam’s perspective
- 22.6Reviewing GDPR case studies & applying them to questions
- 22.7Common GDPR misunderstandings & how to avoid them
- 22.8Strategies for last-minute revision & prioritizing key topics
- week 23Final Exam Readiness & Open Discussion8
- 23.1Summary of GDPR key concepts and principles
- 23.2Exam scoring breakdown – what to expect on test day
- 23.3Final checklist of must-know topics before the exam
- 23.4Reviewing personal weak areas & focusing on improvement
- 23.5Discussing challenging GDPR concepts in a group setting
- 23.6Exam-day strategies – avoiding last-minute panic
- 23.7Mindset and confidence-building exercises
- 23.8Open Q&A session – addressing remaining doubts before the exam
- week 24Career Guidance & Next Steps After CIPP/E Certification8
- 24.1Career paths in data protection & privacy law
- 24.2Job roles for CIPP/E-certified professionals (DPO, Privacy Manager, etc.)
- 24.3How to showcase CIPP/E certification in your resume and LinkedIn
- 24.4GDPR consulting opportunities – becoming a privacy expert
- 24.5Preparing for interviews in data protection roles
- 24.6Additional certifications to complement CIPP/E (CIPM, CIPT, etc.)
- 24.7Building a continuous learning path in data privacy
- 24.8Final words – long-term career success in data protection