Certified Information Privacy Professional US Private-Sector (CIPP/US) Prep Course Virtual Classroom Live June 29, 2026

Price: $3,600

This course runs for a duration of 2 Days.

The class will run daily from 9 AM ET to 5 PM ET.

Class Location: Virtual LIVE Instructor Led - Virtual Live Classroom.

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Description

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) covers U.S. government privacy laws, regulations and policies specific to government practice, as well as those more broadly applicable to the public and private sectors in the U.S. In this CIPP course, you gain an understanding of government-standard practices for privacy program development and management, privacy compliance and auditing, records management and agency reporting obligations for privacy. The Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) is based on the body of knowledge for the IAPP’s ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/ U.S. (CIPP/US) certification program.The content is based on the body of knowledge for the IAPP’s globally recognized Information Privacy Professional/U.S. Government (CIPP/US) certification program.

This is an examination prep course for the Information Privacy Professional/U.S. Government (CIPP/US) certification program. Key concepts are covered with a timed practice test, followed by a review of the answers led by your instructor. Students also receive an exam blueprint that gives the approximate number of questions from each topic area on the exam.

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) Course Benefits

Gain a foundational understanding of broad global concepts of privacy and data protection law and practice
Gain knowledge of jurisdictional laws, regulations and enforcement models; essential privacy concepts and principals; legal requirements for handling and transferring data
Understand the limits on Private-sector Collection and Use of Data
Understand the Government and Court Access to Private-sector Information, Workplace Privacy and State Privacy Laws

Course Overview

1. Foundations of Privacy (Intro + Concepts)

Definition and history of privacy
Key privacy terminology
Privacy frameworks and principles (e.g., Fair Information Practice Principles – FIPPs)
Key players (regulators, organizations, data subjects)
Distinction between privacy vs. security

2. The U.S. Legal System

Structure of the U.S. government
- Legislative, Executive, Judicial branches
Role of federal vs. state law
Common law vs. statutory law
Regulatory agencies (FTC, HHS, etc.)
Enforcement mechanisms and penalties

3. U.S. Federal Privacy Laws

This is a large portion of the exam.

A. Sectoral Privacy Laws

Healthcare
- HIPAA and HITECH
Financial
- GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act)
- FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act)
Education
- FERPA
Children
- COPPA
Communications
- ECPA, Stored Communications Act, Wiretap Act
Government records
- Privacy Act of 1974
- FOIA

B. Other Key Federal Laws

FTC Act (unfair/deceptive practices)
CAN-SPAM Act
TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act)

4. U.S. State Privacy Laws

Comprehensive state privacy laws
- California (CCPA/CPRA)
- Virginia (VCDPA)
- Colorado (CPA)
- Others (Utah, Connecticut, etc.)
State data breach notification laws
State-level enforcement trends
Variations and inconsistencies across states

5. Workplace Privacy

Employee monitoring and surveillance
Background checks
Drug testing
Email, internet, and device usage policies
Workplace investigations
State vs. federal considerations

6. Private Sector Data Handling Practices

Data collection, use, and sharing
Notice and consent
Data minimization and purpose limitation
Data retention and disposal
Vendor management and third-party sharing

7. Government and Law Enforcement Access

Subpoenas and warrants
Surveillance laws
National security authorities
USA PATRIOT Act / FISA

8. Litigation and Enforcement

FTC enforcement actions
State Attorney General actions
Civil litigation and class actions
Remedies and penalties

9. Emerging Issues & Trends

(Increasingly important on the exam)

AI and automated decision-making
Biometrics and facial recognition
Adtech and tracking technologies
Cross-border data transfers (high-level)
Data ethics

10. Review, Practice Questions, and Exam Strategy

Practice exams
Question breakdown techniques
Time management strategies
Key areas to memorize vs. understand

Prerequisites

No prerequisites, but we recommend all potential test takers to read the IAPP Privacy Certification Handbook 2018 prior to attending.

Course Comments

Official IAPP Content
One Year Complimentary IAPP Membership
Exam Voucher
Exam Practice Questions

Other Available Dates for this Course

Virtual Classroom Live
August 24, 2026

$3,600.00

2 Days 9 AM ET - 5 PM ET

Virtual Classroom Live
November 23, 2026