CIPP/E: European Data Protection training
CIPP/E training delivers comprehensive knowledge, perspective and understanding to ensure compliance and data protection success in Europe. As the principal training course for the ANAB-accredited CIPP/E certification, this program offers in-depth instruction on understanding and applying laws governing data collection, processing and management.
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Why train?
The EU’s data protection laws are among the world’s strictest and carry heavy fines and penalties for improperly handling information. CIPP/E training aims to simplify Europe’s data protection frameworks and position professionals for success.
Who should train?
Data protection professionals whose work is within the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation and other EU data protection laws, guidance, and standards; and those pursuing CIPP/E certification.
Course curriculum
CIPP/E training builds a deep understanding of European laws, regulations and policy frameworks and includes explanations of European regulatory structures, data protection concepts, major laws (GDPR and ePrivacy Directive) and more. See the course outline for more details on each learning module.
- Understand the GDPR’s essential elements and how to integrate them into a compliance framework.
- Explore data processing principles, GDPR scope, consent, legitimate interests and special categories.
- Learn about data subject rights, protection notices and transparency.
- Understand international data transfer protocols.
- Discover best practices for processing employee data, surveillance, marketing and internet considerations.
- Get up to speed with security of processing: controls, mechanisms and data breach notifications.
- Improve accountability around data protection by design and default, data protection impact assessments and data protection officer roles and responsibilities.
- Learn the respective roles of the European Union, the Council of Europe, the Court of Justice of the EU and the European Court of Human Rights.
- Understand the interplay between the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive and related legislation such as the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU and the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Trace the evolution of data protection laws, including the Data Protection Directive and the GDPR.
- Identify personal data, anonymous and pseudonymous data, and special categories of data.
- Know the responsibilities of different data protection roles, such as controllers and processors.
- Learn the major regulatory bodies, including the European Data Protection Board and the Data Protection Supervisor, and their enforcement powers.
- Understand the roles, powers and procedures of supervisory authorities.
- Gain a solid grasp of remedies, liabilities, penalties and administrative fines.
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.
Beware of unofficial trainers: Unofficial trainers often guarantee customers will pass IAPP certification exams. They may also claim to be authorized by the IAPP, and/or use the IAPP’s logo and seal. To see if a trainer is authorized, view our list of global IAPP Official Training Partners.
Complement your training
Complete your CIPP/E training experience with the following resources.
Training textbook
Get the official textbook for the CIPP/E program.
Practice exam
Test your knowledge with 90 practice questions.
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