U.S. Private-Sector Privacy (CIPP/US)

U.S. Private-Sector Privacy CIPP/US provides an overview of data protection laws and regulations in the U.S and an understanding of the legal requirements for the responsible transfer of sensitive personal data to/from the U.S., the EU and other jurisdictions. The U.S. Private-Sector Privacy CIPP/US program was the first professional certification ever to be offered in information privacy. The CIPP/US credential demonstrates a strong foundation in U.S. privacy laws and regulations.

The content of the U.S. Private-Sector Privacy CIPP/US courses is integral to broadening your knowledge, educating your privacy team, and put you on the path to obtaining your privacy certifications.

Course Outline:

• Module 1: Introduction to privacy
• Module 2: Structure of U.S. law
• Module 3: General Data Protection Regulation overview
• Module 4: The California Consumer Privacy Act
• Module 5: Enforcement of U.S. privacy and security laws
• Module 6: Information management from a U.S. perspective
• Module 7: Federal versus state authority
• Module 8: Healthcare
• Module 9: Financial privacy
• Module 10: Education
• Module 11: Telecommunications and marketing
• Module 12: Law enforcement and privacy
• Module 13: National security and privacy
• Module 14: Civil litigation and privacy
• Module 15: Legal overview of workplace privacy
• Module 16: Privacy before, during and after employment
• Module 17: State data security laws
• Module 18: Data breach notification laws

Class materials include:

• Two full days of training
• Electronic and hardcopy version of the textbook and participant guide
• A 1-year IAPP membership with first class (applied to renewal for current IAPP members)
• Voucher to sit for the certification exam
• Voucher for a Certification Study Group*
• Optional refresher course should you fail the IAPP exam **

* Certification Study Group voucher must be used within three months of taking the course.

** The IAPP exam must be taken within three months of completion of the class. Refresher course must be taken within three months of completing the IAPP exam.

*** 1 Year Membership valid with first course taken with Privacy Ref