Begin your journey toward earning the globally recognized Certified Information Privacy Technologist credential from the IAPP. The bundle combines our self-paced, online Privacy in Technology course and the supporting materials you need for your exam.
International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsPrivacy in Technology training is the how-to course on privacy and data protection practices in the development, engineering, deployment and auditing of IT products and services. Those taking the course will develop an understanding of privacy-related issues and practices in the context of the design and implementation of information and communication technologies and systems.
The training is based on the body of knowledge for the IAPP’s ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certification program.
This training is an opportunity to learn about critical privacy concepts that are also integral to the CIPT exam. While not purely a “test prep” course, this training is appropriate for professionals who plan to certify, as well for those who want to deepen their privacy knowledge. Both the training and the exam are based on the same body of knowledge.
You will be emailed the course content URL within 24 hours of purchase.
Module 1:
Foundational principles of privacy in technology
Summarizes the foundational elements for embedding privacy in technology through privacy by design and value-
sensitive design; reviews the data life cycle and common privacy risk models and frameworks
Module 2:
The role of the technology professional in privacy
Reviews the fundamentals of privacy as they relate to the privacy technologist; describes the privacy technologist’s
role in ensuring compliance with privacy requirements and meeting stakeholder privacy expectations; explores the
relationship between privacy and security
Module 3:
Privacy threats and violations
Identifies inherent risks throughout the stages of the data life cycle and explores how software security helps
mitigate privacy threats; examines the impacts that behavioral advertising, cyberbullying and social engineering
have on privacy within the technological environment
Module 4:
Technical measures and privacy-enhancing technologies
Outlines the strategies and techniques for enhancing privacy throughout the data life cycle, including: identity and
access management; authentication, encryption, and aggregation; collection and use of personal information
Module 5:
Privacy engineering
Explores the role of privacy engineering within an organization, including the objectives of privacy engineering,
privacy design patterns, and software privacy risks
Module 6:
Privacy-by-design methodology
Illustrates the process and methodology of the privacy-by-design model; explores practices to ensure ongoing
vigilance when implementing privacy by design
Module 7:
Technology challenges for privacy
Examines the unique challenges that come from online privacy issues, including automated decision making,
tracking and surveillance technologies, anthropomorphism, ubiquitous computing and mobile social computing

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is a resource for professionals who want to develop and advance their careers by helping their organizations successfully manage these risks and protect their data. In fact, we’re the world’s largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community.
The IAPP is the only place that brings together the people, tools and global information management practices you need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving information economy.