
The introductory chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the CIPP/E certification, setting the stage for effective exam preparation. It demystifies the credential, outlines key study resources, and details the exam structure and course objectives.
Understanding the value and scope of CIPP/E certification.
Identifying the core domains of the IAPP Body of Knowledge.
Locating and utilizing key IAPP study resources.
Describing the CIPP/E exam structure, format, and fees.
This Chapter outlines the structure of the training course.
Explore the European data protection framework from UDHR, ECHR, ICCPR, EU Charter to OECD guidelines, Convention 108 and 108+, and the Treaty of Lisbon, culminating in GDPR.
Map the key EU institutions and their roles in data protection, from the Council of Europe and ECHR to the European Commission, Parliament, Council, and CJEU, including landmark rulings.
Explore how GDPR article 32 links risk-based security to proportionate technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, pseudonymization, state-of-the-art considerations, cost considerations, policies, training, incident response, and regular testing.
Define personal data breaches under the GDPR and distinguish confidentiality, availability, and integrity breaches; learn the 72-hour notification window under articles 33 and 34 and apply the EDPB guidelines.
Master the right of access under Article 15, including what must be provided: data copy, supplementary information, timeframes, fee rules, and handling of excessive requests per EDPB guidelines 01-2022.
Understand the right of data portability under article 20 and its goal to empower user autonomy. See machine-readable formats and direct transfer between controllers under consent or contract.
Learn how Article 23 enables targeted restrictions on data subject rights, including grounds, proportionality, and balancing tests guided by the EDPB, plus handling manifestly unfounded or excessive requests.
Explore all six lawful bases for personal data processing under Article 6, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, vital interests, public interest, and legitimate interests, with assessment guidance and examples.
Special category data faces a strict two-tier rule: a general Article 9.1 prohibition with permissible Article 9.2 exceptions. Focused usage includes employment, healthcare, and research, guided by EDPB guidelines.
Are you looking to become a CIPP/E-certified privacy professional? The Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) is the gold standard for GDPR and data privacy expertise, recognized by organizations worldwide. This course follows official IAPP resources and is structured to help you efficiently master the CIPP/E syllabus, making it a valuable resource for your exam preparation.
What's Included:
35+ Professional Downloads:
20 Quick Reference Sheets (GDPR articles, principles, rights, obligations)
Common Pitfalls Guide (master 15 topics that fail 60% of candidates)
90-Day Study Plan (structured week-by-week preparation)
CPE Tracker & Guide (post-certification management)
GDPR Flowcharts, Glossary, Comparison Matrix, Exam Checklist
Common Pitfalls Video Series: 5 episodes on highest-failure topics with memory techniques and exam patterns
Complete Assessment System:
Initial Assessment (identify weak areas)
Chapter Quizzes (after each section)
Full-Length Practice Test (90 questions, exam format)
Detailed explanations for all questions
Your Success Path:
Initial Assessment → Course + Chapter Quizzes → Common Pitfalls Series → 90-Day Study Plan → Quick Reference Sheets → Practice Test → Pass Exam
Perfect For: Privacy professionals • Compliance officers • DPOs • Legal experts • Cybersecurity specialists • IT professionals • Business managers
Why This Course:
September 2025 exam curriculum
35+ resources (hundreds of dollars value)
Initial assessment + quizzes + full practice test
Exclusive Common Pitfalls system (avoid 60% failure rate)
Post-certification CPE tracking
Lifetime access + updates
Get CIPP/E certified in one of the fastest-growing fields. Enroll now!