If you’re exploring a career in data protection or want to deepen your understanding of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you’ve likely heard of the CIPP/E certification exam. Offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), this certification is a recognized benchmark for professionals in European data protection law. It is highly sought after by individuals already specializing in privacy or those looking to enter the sector.
Prepare for the CIPP/E Certification Exam with Expert Training
TechGDPR offers comprehensive training designed to help you pass the CIPP/E exam. Our expert instructors have hands-on experience in the field and have earned the certification themselves. This training covers the full Body of Knowledge (BoK) and aligns with the official IAPP Exam Blueprint, ensuring you’re prepared for the certification exam.
Mapping to the CIPP/E Body of Knowledge (BoK)
Our training structure directly follows the CIPP/E Body of Knowledge (BoK). This ensures the course is current, relevant, and aligned with the official exam requirements. There are three key sections in this training:
- Introduction to European Data Protection
Gain a foundational overview of the historical, institutional, and legal roots of privacy in the EU. - European Data Protection Law and Regulation
Dive deep into the GDPR’s core principles, including key definitions, rights, obligations, and enforcement. - Compliance with European Data Protection Law and Regulation
Learn how to apply the GDPR in specific contexts, such as employment, marketing, and modern tech environments.
Introduction to European Data Protection
Our training begins with a look at the historical and legal framework that shaped data protection in Europe. Understanding the evolution of privacy regulation, from early directives to today’s robust legislation, gives context to the GDPR. We’ll explore the role of EU institutions in creating and enforcing data protection laws, which is especially useful for professionals without a legal background.
European Data Protection Law and Regulation
The majority of the course focuses on the GDPR itself, which forms the heart of the certification. You will explore key GDPR concepts, such as:
- Personal data, controllers, and processors
- Material and territorial scope of the Regulation
- Core principles like data minimization, purpose limitation, and accountability
The heart of the course lies in a thorough breakdown of the GDPR itself.
Focusing on the GDPR
Participants will first gain a solid understanding of key terms such as personal data, controller, and processor, and the material and territorial scope of the Regulation. From there, the course dives into the core principles of data processing. These principles include purpose limitation, data minimization, and accountability, what these mean and the requirements in practice.
The training will also explore the six legal bases for processing personal data. One will learn when and how to apply them. A special focus is placed on dispelling common misconceptions, particularly around consent. Consent is often misunderstood as the only valid justification for processing. On the other hand, the course will look in depth into how consent can be appropriately implemented through its numerous requirements. The course also looks into the exceptions. Together with legal bases, exceptions are required in order to process special categories of personal data.
Some more key topics that will be looked into will be data subject rights, including access, rectification, erasure, and portability. It is not enough to just explain what these rights are, but how organizations can operationalize processes to meet their obligations efficiently. Additionally, we discuss security incidents and data breaches. This includes similarities and differences. Based on this, the training will also go in detail on how to appropriately respond in accordance with the GDPR, and setting up an appropriate incident response protocol to mitigate risks. Including those arising prior, during and after an incident, data breach, or both, have occurred.
Last but certainly not least, the course also explores the controversial yet crucial topic of international transfers. Namely, how organisations can be empowered to transfer personal data securely outside of the EU. The training looks at addressing these with a compliance-focused approach that removes the hassle from catching up with regulations and gathering all required documentation at a later stage. This includes a section looking into the ongoing issue of transfers to the United States and how to effectively prepare for an ever-changing framework in this context.
Compliance with European Data Protection Law and Regulation
The final section of the course addresses how GDPR applies in specific real-world contexts. These include:
- Employee Data Handling: Lawfully processing and storing personal data, managing BYOD policies, and mitigating employee monitoring risks.
- Direct Marketing Campaigns: Telemarketing, online direct marketing, and online behavioral marketing requirements.
- Internet Technology and Communications: Understanding cloud computing, web cookies, social media platforms, and artificial intelligence.
- Surveillance and Biometrics: Public authority surveillance, telecommunications interception, CCTV in public spaces, and the use of biometrics like facial recognition.
This practical approach helps you not only understand the law but also confidently apply it in everyday business operations.
Beyond the CIPP/E Certification Exam: Practical Value for Professionals
Our CIPP/E training offers more than just exam preparation. It provides lasting value for professionals in legal, compliance, HR, IT, or marketing roles. You’ll gain practical insights into GDPR obligations specific to your role, empowering you to proactively engage with privacy considerations and confidently support compliance initiatives.
Whether you’re preparing for the CIPP/E certification exam or simply want to enhance your understanding of European data protection, our training offers a structured, practical approach to mastering GDPR.