CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist)
CIPT is about using technology to build data protection into products and services. Topics include data handling across its life cycle, privacy risk management, privacy by design and privacy engineering. The IAPP aims it at IT, information security and software engineering staff.
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
CIPT Body of Knowledge v4.0.0, in effect since Sep 1, 2025.
Exam Domains
5 domains| Domain |
|---|
| The privacy technologist's role in the context of the organization (15-19 questions) |
| Data collection, use, dissemination and destruction (19-23 questions) |
| Privacy risk management (17-21 questions) |
| Privacy by design (7-9 questions) |
| Privacy engineering and privacy governance (9-11 questions) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is CIPT for?→
The IAPP recommends CIPT for people responsible for information technology, information security, software engineering or privacy by design.
How long is the CIPT exam?→
The exam has 90 multiple-choice questions with 2.5 hours and a 15-minute break. Multi-select items give no partial credit.
How do I keep CIPT active?→
Earn 20 CPE credits in each two-year term and pay the US$250 maintenance fee, or hold an IAPP membership, which covers the fee.
Sources
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