ANAB Accreditation

The IAPP’s CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPP/US and CIPT credentials are recognized by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17024: 2012. Only certification programs that meet the highest standards and best practices in their field earn this accreditation. That makes the IAPP the first and only association to offer accredited global certifications in digital responsibility today.

Instant credibility

Accredited IAPP certifications verify world-class knowledge and skills.

High standards

IAPP certifications must meet a demanding benchmark to earn accreditation.

Worldwide recognition

Accreditation signifies holders have the skills to work across national and international jurisdictions.

Verified quality

Certifications are constantly updated to meet accreditation standards.

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ANAB Seal
ANAB Seal

About ANAB

ANAB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute and a recognized leader in personnel credentialing. Currently, ANAB is also the only personnel certification body in the United States to meet nationally accepted practices for accreditation.

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We strongly encourage all potential test takers to read our certification candidate handbook before testing for details on our testing policies and procedures.

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