IAPP

Stay informed, build professional connections and access member-only resources, discounts and certification support.

Equip your organization with exclusive industry insights, professional connections, membership support and discounts on training, conferences, advertising and sponsorship.

Builds AI governance knowledge and validates the skills professionals need to support responsible, safe and trustworthy AI development, deployment and management.

Validate privacy and data protection knowledge, strengthen your professional profile and advance your career with a globally recognized credential.

Validates privacy program management expertise, helping professionals demonstrate operational privacy leadership and advance their careers.

Validates technology-focused privacy expertise to help professionals build data protection into products and services, advance careers and protect organizations.

Demonstrate verified privacy law expertise and distinguish yourself as a specialist in the field.

Showcase comprehensive privacy expertise, elevate your professional profile and unlock new career opportunities.

Earn a specialized credential that supports professionals in Brazil seeking a data protection officer role.

Helps legal professionals build the knowledge and skills to responsibly evaluate, deploy and oversee AI in their work.

Build practical knowledge in privacy and AI governance, develop professional skills, and prepare teams to address digital responsibility needs.

Explore professional trends, learn from experts and build connections through conferences and events focused on digital responsibility.

Find expert-developed research, practical tools and regulatory updates to support privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law programs.

Reach digital responsibility professionals, increase brand visibility and position your organization as an industry leader through IAPP channels and events.

Connect with professionals around the world seeking opportunities in digital responsibility fields.

Expand product portfolios with access to IAPP privacy and AI governance training and certifications.

Individual IAPP membership

Annual membership for professionals working in privacy, AI governance, cybersecurity law and digital responsibility. Members gain access to industry news, analysis, regulatory updates, member-only resources and professional communities, along with discounts on IAPP certifications, training and conferences. Membership also includes the Certification Maintenance Fee as a benefit.

• Access Exclusive Resources
  Use member-only reports, content, tools and templates to find relevant information and support your professional work.
• Connect With Peers
  Build professional connections locally and globally through chapter meetings, conferences, member networks and exchanges with thought leaders and peers.
• Stay Informed
  Get daily news and in-depth industry analysis to follow developments across privacy, AI governance and related professional fields.
• Track Regulatory Changes
  Follow regulatory and legislative developments through member resources and updates, helping you keep abreast of a changing governance landscape.
• Cover Certification Maintenance
  Membership includes the Certification Maintenance Fee benefit, helping meet the financial requirement for an active certification term while membership is maintained.
• Save On Learning
  Access member discounts on IAPP certification and training offerings as you pursue professional learning and development.
• Save On Events
  Pay discounted registration rates for IAPP events and conferences, where members can connect with peers and learn from thought leaders.
• Contribute Your Expertise
  Take part in member volunteer opportunities to share knowledge, contribute to the professional community and pursue thought leadership.
• Tailor Your Updates
  Set up your member profile and newsletter subscriptions to receive content and event updates relevant to your role and professional goals.

IAPP organizational membership

IAPP organizational membership is tailored for companies and institutions of different sizes, from small privacy offices to large enterprises. It provides teams with member-only research and practical resources, access to a global professional community, discounts on IAPP training and conferences, and support for managing membership through centralized billing and a dedicated relationship manager. Members can also access brand alignment opportunities and discounts on advertising and sponsorship.

• Access Exclusive Research And Practical Tools
  Give your team access to member-only reports, analysis, thought leadership and operational how-to content to inform its work.
• Connect With Global Industry Leaders
  Help team members build connections with professionals and industry leaders across the IAPP's global community.
• Reduce IAPP Training Costs
  Use individual and bulk discounts to lower the cost of IAPP training for team members.
• Reduce Conference Registration Costs
  Help team members access IAPP conferences at discounted registration rates.
• Simplify Membership Billing
  Manage organizational membership through centralized billing rather than handling membership administration separately across the organization.
• Receive Dedicated Membership Support
  Access a dedicated relationship manager and concierge services to support the organization's membership.
• Share Best Practices With Peers
  Enable team members to exchange professional practices and perspectives with peers in the global IAPP community.
• Align Your Brand With IAPP
  Associate your company or institution with the IAPP, which describes itself as a trusted leader in its professional fields.
• Access Member Volunteer Opportunities
  Give eligible team members access to volunteer roles, including opportunities connected with chapters, advisory boards, certification exam development and events.
• Save On Advertising And Sponsorship
  Use member discounts on advertising and sponsorship opportunities offered by the IAPP.

Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) Certification

The IAPP’s AIGP certification is a professional credential for people across industries who need to understand and execute responsible AI governance. It demonstrates competency in AI development, ethical AI deployment and AI management practices that support safety and trust. The certification covers AI systems and their impacts, responsible AI principles, applicable laws and frameworks, the AI life cycle, risk management and emerging governance issues.

Category: Professional Certification Services

• Support Safer, More Trustworthy AI
  Validates knowledge of responsible practices for developing and ethically deploying AI systems, supporting safety and trust.
• Manage Risks Across The AI Lifecycle
  Builds knowledge of responsible governance implementation and risk management across AI development, deployment and use.
• Build Foundational AI Governance Knowledge
  Develops a foundation for understanding AI systems, their uses and impacts, and the principles that guide responsible AI.
• Apply Laws And Frameworks To AI
  Prepares professionals to understand relevant current and emerging laws and the responsible governance of major AI frameworks.
• Validate AI Governance Competency Globally
  Earns a globally trusted credential that demonstrates competency in responsible AI governance.
• Recognize Emerging Governance Concerns
  Helps professionals identify unforeseen AI concerns and understand debated issues in AI governance.
• Prepare With Guides And Exam Outlines
  Use the free study guide, exam blueprint, Body of Knowledge and candidate handbook to understand the exam topics, format and policies.
• Choose In-Person Or Online Testing
  Schedule the exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or take it online through remote proctoring.

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) Certification

The Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) is a premier global credential for privacy and data protection. It demonstrates understanding of the laws, regulations and standards relevant to a specific jurisdiction or discipline. Six regional concentrations cover Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Europe and the United States. The certification is recommended for professionals responsible for legal, compliance, information management, data governance or human resources.

Category: Professional Certification Services

• Validate Privacy Expertise
  Demonstrate knowledge of the privacy and data protection requirements relevant to your jurisdiction or discipline.
• Focus On Your Region
  Choose a concentration aligned with the privacy laws, regulations and frameworks of a specific region.
• Advance Your Privacy Career
  Use a globally recognized privacy credential to support career development and demonstrate expertise to employers and institutions.
• Build Role-Relevant Knowledge
  Develop knowledge relevant to professional responsibilities in legal, compliance, information management, data governance or human resources.

Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification

The Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) is an IAPP credential for global professionals responsible for integrating privacy requirements into business operations. It demonstrates leadership and expertise in privacy program administration and management, including understanding how to implement data privacy regulations in day-to-day operations. The CIPM credential is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under ISO 17024:2012.

Category: Professional Certification Services

• Integrate Privacy Into Business Operations
  Demonstrate knowledge of how to put privacy requirements and data privacy regulations into practice across business operations.
• Demonstrate Privacy Program Leadership
  Show expertise in administering and managing privacy programs, with knowledge relevant to privacy operations, risk management, accountability, audits and privacy analytics.
• Earn An Accredited Privacy Credential
  Earn a privacy credential recognized within the IAPP certification program and accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under ISO 17024:2012.
• Advance Your Career Profile
  Use the certification to demonstrate privacy expertise and support career advancement and a stronger leadership profile.
• Prepare With Free Exam Resources
  Use free materials to review exam topics, format and policies. The Body of Knowledge outlines the topics covered, while the exam blueprint explains exam sections and question ranges.
• Choose An Exam Delivery Option
  Schedule the exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or take it online through OnVUE remote proctoring, with exams offered year-round.
• Maintain Your Certification
  Keep the credential in good standing by meeting the stated two-year term requirements: submit 20 CPEs and maintain membership or purchase a Certification Maintenance Fee.
• Understand The Exam Format
  Review the stated question count and time limit before testing, and prepare for multiple-choice questions that may include scenarios and multi-select responses.

Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) Certification

The CIPT is an IAPP certification for professionals responsible for information technology, information security, software engineering and privacy by design. It demonstrates the ability to use technology to build data protection practices into products and services. The credential is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under ISO 17024:2012. CIPT candidates take a 90-question, multiple-choice exam with a 2.5-hour time limit, available at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide or online through OnVUE.

Category: Professional Certification Services

• Build Privacy Into Products And Services
  The credential validates technology-focused knowledge for incorporating data protection practices into products and services.
• Earn An Accredited Privacy Credential
  ANAB accreditation under ISO 17024:2012 provides formal recognition of the CIPT certification.
• Validate Technology-Focused Privacy Skills
  The certification is relevant to professionals whose work involves technology, information security, software engineering or privacy by design.
• Advance Careers And Protect Organizations
  The IAPP positions its certifications as credentials that can help professionals advance their careers and protect their organizations.
• Choose In-Person Or Online Testing
  Candidates can schedule the exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or take it online through OnVUE.

Privacy Law Specialist designation

The IAPP Privacy Law Specialist designation recognizes qualifying U.S. privacy attorneys. It verifies that applicants meet stringent experience and knowledge requirements in privacy law. The designation is intended for U.S. attorneys who hold an IAPP CIPP certification and at least one additional IAPP credential: either CIPM or CIPT.

Category: Professional Certification Services

• Verify Privacy Law Expertise
  Show that your experience and knowledge in privacy law have been assessed against the designation’s requirements.
• Meet Specialist Eligibility Requirements
  Understand the stated professional and credential requirements for pursuing the designation: U.S. attorney status, a CIPP certification, and either a CIPM or CIPT credential.
• Distinguish Your Privacy Law Profile
  Use the designation to signal a specialist profile in privacy law and distinguish yourself as an attorney and industry expert in this area.

Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) designation

The Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) designation recognizes professionals who hold a CIPP credential and a qualifying additional IAPP credential: CIPM, CIPT or AIGP. It signifies comprehensive knowledge of privacy laws, privacy program management and data protection practices. The IAPP says the designation can elevate professionals’ profiles and help unlock career opportunities.

Category: Professional Certification Services

• Demonstrate Comprehensive Privacy Expertise
  Show that your knowledge spans privacy laws, privacy program management and data protection practices.
• Meet FIP Credential Requirements
  The designation provides a recognized next step for professionals who hold a CIPP credential alongside a CIPM, CIPT or AIGP credential.
• Elevate Your Profile And Career
  Use the designation to elevate your professional profile and pursue new career opportunities.
• Share Knowledge With FIP Peers
  Connect through an affinity group for FIP holders to share knowledge about privacy management.

Certified Data Protection Officer - Brazil

The IAPP’s Certified Data Protection Officer - Brazil is a specialized designation for professionals in Brazil seeking a role as a data protection officer. The certification exam is listed as the LGPD exam, with 60 questions and a two-hour time limit. IAPP exams can be taken at Pearson VUE testing centers or online through OnVUE remote proctoring.

Category: Professional Certification Services

• Pursue A Brazil DPO Role
  The designation is specifically intended for professionals in Brazil who are seeking a data protection officer role.
• Demonstrate LGPD Knowledge
  The exam provides a structured way to demonstrate knowledge through the LGPD exam, which has 60 questions and a two-hour time limit.
• Choose An Exam Format
  Candidates can take an IAPP exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or online using OnVUE remote proctoring.
• Prepare With Free Resources
  Candidates can use IAPP's free study resources, including the body of knowledge and exam blueprint, to review exam topics and understand the exam structure.

AI Specialist in Legal Services certification

The IAPP’s AI Specialist certification is designed for legal professionals, including lawyers, paralegals and legal operations professionals. Its curriculum covers AI foundations, legal use cases, AI workflow augmentation, governance, legal ethics and professional responsibility. The certification helps legal professionals develop the knowledge and skills to responsibly evaluate, deploy and oversee AI in their work.

Category: Professional Certification Services

• Strengthen AI Oversight
  Develop governance knowledge relevant to responsibly overseeing AI in legal services.
• Build AI Knowledge
  Develop a foundation in AI as part of the knowledge and skills needed to responsibly evaluate, deploy and oversee AI in legal work.
• Explore Legal Applications
  Learn about AI use cases in legal services to support informed evaluation and use of AI in legal work.
• Augment Legal Workflows
  Build knowledge about AI workflow augmentation as part of learning to responsibly use AI in legal work.
• Address Legal Ethics
  Study legal ethics in relation to AI use as part of developing the knowledge and skills to responsibly evaluate and deploy AI in legal work.
• Apply Professional Responsibility
  Build understanding of professional responsibility in the context of AI use in legal services.

IAPP professional training

IAPP professional training offers courses in privacy, data protection, AI governance and digital responsibility, spanning legal, regulatory, governance, operational and technology topics. Courses include AIGP, CIPP, CIPM and CIPT certification training, as well as Foundations of Privacy and Data Protection and other special curricula. Individuals can learn online, live online or in person, while organizations can arrange group training on-site or virtually. Courses are delivered by experienced instructors and are available directly from IAPP and through its Official Training Partners. Group programs can combine entry-level and specialized tracks into a broader privacy and data protection program, and can support staff expertise, data-handling decisions and cross-department collaboration.

• Build Knowledge Across Certification Areas
  Develop knowledge in AI governance, privacy laws, privacy program management and privacy-related technology through training associated with IAPP certification programs.
• Develop Skills For Specialized Responsibilities
  Choose training focused on AI governance, regional privacy frameworks, privacy program management or privacy in technology, with course topics related to the responsibilities and subject areas of each program.
• Prepare Staff For Certification
  Expand team expertise and credentials with specialized training designed to prepare staff for certification testing.
• Reduce Data Breach Risk
  Make privacy, data protection and digital responsibility shared business objectives to help reduce the risk of a data breach.
• Choose A Format That Fits
  Select self-paced online modules, a live virtual classroom, in-person learning or group training on-site or virtually to suit the learner's or organization's preferred setting.
• Learn From Experienced Industry Experts
  Learn from instructors and subject matter experts with experience in data-driven topics, risk management, governance and customer trust.
• Train Teams On-Site Or Virtually
  Arrange group training at an organization's facility or in a virtual environment, with entry-level or specialized options that can be combined into a broader training program.
• Train Staff On Fundamentals
  Give professionals with growing privacy responsibilities an introduction to legal and regulatory requirements, basic privacy processes and common data protection issues.
• Combine Training Tracks
  Select a suitable track or combine multiple tracks to create a comprehensive privacy and data protection training program for the organization.
• Improve Data Decisions
  Help employees who handle data make better-informed decisions through group training focused on digital responsibility.
• Build Foundational Privacy Knowledge
  Learn fundamental privacy concepts and practices, legal and regulatory frameworks, operational processes and data protection through practical instruction, case studies and real-world examples.
• Support Your Certification Study
  Use training to learn material covered by certification exams, alongside free study guides. Training is a study option, not a guarantee of passing or a direct match to exam questions.
• Facilitate Cross-Department Collaboration
  Support collaboration and communication across departments by training staff around shared privacy, data protection and digital responsibility needs.
• Demonstrate Organizational Commitment
  Use staff training to demonstrate an organizational commitment to privacy, data protection and AI governance to customers, partners, regulators and staff.
• Find Authorized Training Providers
  Access certification training through IAPP or its Official Training Partners, and use IAPP's partner listing to check whether a trainer is authorized.

IAPP conferences and events

IAPP conferences and events bring professionals in privacy, AI governance, cybersecurity law and digital responsibility together to explore developments in their fields. Programs feature expert speakers, conference sessions and opportunities to connect with peers. Depending on the event, attendees can also register for training and workshops. IAPP events take place across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and include offerings such as the Global Summit, Europe Congress, regional forums and leadership summits.

• Learn From Industry Leaders
  Hear perspectives from experts and explore current developments relevant to digital responsibility professionals.
• Connect With Peers And Experts
  Build professional connections with peers and experts from across the privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law communities.
• Explore Events Across Regions
  Choose from IAPP events in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, with agendas addressing regional and international developments.
• Build Knowledge Through Training
  Add event training or workshops to explore targeted professional topics and develop knowledge and skills. Availability and registration requirements depend on the conference.
• Earn Eligible Continuing Education Credits
  Eligible conference attendance and activities can contribute to IAPP continuing professional education requirements. Some conferences also support MCLE credit applications for legal professionals.
• Access Sessions And Networking
  Attend conference sessions, visit the exhibit hall and take part in networking activities included with conference registration.
• Plan And Navigate Your Conference
  Use the IAPP Events app to navigate the conference and plan a schedule. The event becomes visible in the app about one week before it starts.
• Showcase Your Organization
  Sponsors and exhibitors can use event packages to raise their profile and connect with the IAPP community. Available options include exhibit booths, speaking opportunities, branded materials and networking activities.
• Save On Eligible Event Registration
  IAPP membership can provide discounted conference registration, and organizational members may receive individual or bulk discounts. Check each event for applicable rates and terms.

IAPP Resource Center

The IAPP Resource Center is a searchable library of more than 1,000 resources developed by industry experts and thought leaders. It provides research, reports, regulatory and legislative trackers, templates, sample documents, checklists, infographics, videos and web conferences to support organizational privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law programs. Users can search and filter resources, and some content is available exclusively to IAPP members. The web conference offerings include upcoming live online sessions and an extensive library of recordings, providing expert insights and potential continuing professional education opportunities.

• Inform Decisions With Expert Analysis
  Use IAPP research, reports and analysis to explore issues and trends related to privacy, AI governance, cybersecurity law and digital responsibility.
• Find Relevant Resources Quickly
  Search and filter the library to find content relevant to your organization's programs and professional needs.
• Join Expert Sessions From Anywhere
  Attend upcoming web conferences online and hear from thought leaders and professionals around the world.
• Apply Practical Guidance To Your Work
  Use practical materials provided in the library, including templates, sample documents, checklists and infographics, to support professional work.
• Track Regulatory And Legislative Developments
  Use tools and trackers to keep up with developments in digital responsibility, including legislative and regulatory changes.
• Access A Library Of Recordings
  Explore recorded web conferences to revisit timely insights and expert analysis from IAPP thought leaders.
• Stay Informed On Industry Trends
  Hear from thought leaders about current industry trends and access timely insights relevant to the IAPP’s professional communities.
• Learn From Experts In Multiple Formats
  Access web conferences, recordings, videos and other resources to explore industry trends and insights from thought leaders.
• Support Your Continuing Education
  Take part in web conferences as a continuing professional education opportunity. Review IAPP’s CPE policy for requirements and submit eligible activities for credit.
• Access Exclusive Member Content
  IAPP members can access resources identified as member-exclusive, including selected reports, tools and research.

IAPP sponsorship and advertising

IAPP sponsorship and advertising connects organizations with the global community of digital responsibility professionals through IAPP publications, live events and web conferences. Opportunities support brand positioning and visibility through configurable sponsorship packages, including up to seven levels, conference exhibits and speaking opportunities, branded signage, promotional items, digital presence, and à la carte options such as networking events, on-site branding and thought leadership.

Category: Advertising Services

• Reach Digital Responsibility Professionals
  Use IAPP publications, live events and web conferences to connect with professionals in the digital responsibility community.
• Choose A Sponsorship Level
  Select from up to seven sponsorship levels designed to accommodate different budgets and sponsorship goals.
• Showcase Your Organization At Events
  Establish a presence at IAPP conferences through exhibit booths, speaking opportunities, banners and video.
• Increase Brand Visibility
  Promote your organization through event signage, promotional items and digital presence.
• Demonstrate Industry Expertise
  Use available thought leadership and speaking opportunities to showcase your organization's work to the IAPP community.
• Support Community Networking
  Sponsor networking events that bring the IAPP community together.
• Access Sponsorship Discounts
  Organizational members can receive discounts on IAPP advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

IAPP Career Central job postings

IAPP Career Central connects job seekers around the world with leading organizations. Organizations can submit job postings to reach professionals with skills and expertise in digital responsibility, including privacy and AI governance.

• Submit Job Opportunities
  Organizations can submit postings to Career Central to present job opportunities to job seekers in digital responsibility fields.
• Reach Global Job Seekers
  Organizations can use Career Central to connect with a worldwide pool of job seekers.
• Find Digital Responsibility Talent
  The service connects organizations with professionals whose skills and expertise match digital responsibility roles.
• Review Privacy Job Postings
  The monthly Career Central Digest provides subscribers with a sampling of privacy job postings alongside updates on the state of the privacy industry.

IAPP Official Training Partner program

A partnership program for training companies, consultancies and other organizations to offer customers access to IAPP’s globally recognized privacy and AI governance training and certifications as part of their product portfolios.

• Offer IAPP Training And Certifications
  Partners can add customer access to IAPP privacy and AI governance training and certifications to their product portfolios.