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CIPT: Certified Information Privacy Technologist

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Duration
2
Upcoming Batch
19 October 2026 - 20 October 2026
Batch Options
4 hours & 8 hours
Language
English / Arabic

The Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) course, offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), is designed for IT and security professionals who are responsible for ensuring data privacy within their organizations. This certification focuses on the intersection of privacy and technology, providing participants with the knowledge and skills to incorporate privacy into IT systems, applications, and services.

Course Objectives

By the end of the CIPT course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand foundational principles of privacy in technology.
  2. Implement privacy controls and security measures in IT systems.
  3. Develop and manage privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
  4. Integrate privacy into the software development lifecycle.
  5. Assess and mitigate privacy risks in technology solutions.
  6. Ensure compliance with global privacy laws and regulations.

Who Should Attend

  • IT professionals responsible for data protection and privacy.
  • Privacy officers, data protection officers, and compliance managers.
  • Software developers and engineers involved in creating privacy-aware applications.
  • Cybersecurity professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of privacy.
  • Business professionals involved in handling personal data.
  • Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in information privacy.

Schedule Dates

19 October 2026 - 20 October 2026
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Course Content

  • A. General Understanding of Privacy Risk Models and Frameworks and their Roles in Laws and Guidance
  • a. FIPPs and OECD Principles
  • b. Privacy frameworks (e.g., NIST/NICE, ISO/IEC 27701 and BS100112 Privacy Information Management System)
  • c. Nissenbaum’s Contextual Integrity
  • d. Calo’s Harms Dimensions
  • e. FAIR (Factor Analysis in Information Risk)
  • B. General Understanding of Privacy by Design Principles
  • a. Full Life Cycle Protection
  • b. Embedded into Design
  • c. Full Functionality
  • d. Visibility and Transparency
  • e. Proactive not Reactive
  • f. Privacy by Default
  • g. Respect for Users
  • C. General Understanding of Privacy-related Technology Fundamentals
  • a.Risk concepts (e.g., threats, vulnerability)
  • b.Data/security incidents vs. personal data/privacy breaches
  • c.Privacy and security practices within an organization
  • d.Understanding how technology supports information governance in an organization
  • e.External Data Protection and Privacy notices
  • f. Internal Data Protection and Privacy guidelines, policies and procedures
  • g.Third-party contracts and agreements
  • h.Data inventories, classification and records of processing
  • i. Enterprise architecture and data flows, including cross-border transfers
  • j. Data Protection and Privacy impact assessments (DPIA/PIAs)
  • k.Privacy related Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • D. General Understanding of the Data Life Cycle
  • a. Collection
  • b. Use
  • c. Disclosure
  • d. Transfer
  • e. Retention
  • f. Destruction

FAQs

The CIPT course is an advanced training program designed to equip IT professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and protect personal data. It covers privacy laws, data security techniques, and privacy-enhancing technologies, focusing on the intersection of information technology and privacy.

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