CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe)
CIPP/E covers pan-European and national data protection law, GDPR-based processing rules, and core privacy terminology. It also tests legal requirements for transferring personal data to and from the EU, the U.S. and other jurisdictions.
Exam Details
Computer-based exam at Pearson VUE test centers or through OnVUE online proctoring, with one 15-minute break allowed.
Same price for members and non-members. The IAPP discounts first-time exams for holders of another IAPP certification and retakes of a failed exam. Non-members also need the US$250 certification maintenance fee to activate the certification.
Requirements and Renewal
Prerequisites
None. The IAPP has no experience or prerequisite certification requirement. Candidates must test within one year of buying an exam, and the IAPP recommends at least 30 hours of study.
Renewal
20 CPE credits per two-year term plus a US$250 certification maintenance fee per term. The fee is included in IAPP membership (US$295 a year).
Current Version
CIPP/E Body of Knowledge v1.3.3, in effect since Sep 1, 2025.
Exam Domains
5 domains| Domain |
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| Introduction to European Data Protection (7-13 questions) |
| European Data Protection Law and Regulation (18-28 questions) |
| European Data Processing (13-21 questions) |
| European Data Protection: Scope and Accountability (8-18 questions) |
| Compliance with European Data Protection Law and Regulation (8-16 questions) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the CIPP/E exam cost?→
The IAPP charges US$550 for members and non-members alike and discounts retakes and first-time exams for holders of another IAPP certification.
How long is the CIPP/E exam?→
It has 90 multiple-choice questions, some scenario-based, with 2.5 hours and a 15-minute break. The exam must be taken within one year of purchase.
Is CIPP/E accredited?→
Yes. CIPP/E is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO/IEC 17024:2012, as are CIPP/US, CIPM and CIPT.
Sources
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