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Exam Information
Official specifications published by IAPP
Exam Format
150 min
90
300
Professional
Registration
$550 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
20 Continuing Privacy Education (CPE) credits annually; Maintain IAPP membership ($295/year) or pay Certification Maintenance Fee ($250/2 years); Pass current version of exam
CIPT Exam Topics and Domains
CIPT is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Analytics platforms, APIs, AI systems, Architecture reviews, and more.
1
The Privacy Technologist's Role in the Context of the Organization
20%
General Responsibilities
Privacy Literacy and Technology Integration
- Understand the privacy technologist's role in the organization
- Apply privacy principles to technical decisions
- Communicate privacy risks to stakeholders
Technical Responsibilities
Infrastructure and Architecture
- Design privacy-protective systems
- Implement appropriate technical controls
- Establish audit mechanisms
2
Data Collection, Use, Dissemination, and Destruction
20%
Data Collection
Collection Mechanisms and Controls
- Implement privacy-preserving data collection
- Apply data minimization principles
- Design consent mechanisms
Data Use and Processing
Processing Controls
- Control data processing activities
- Implement access controls
- Maintain data quality
Data Dissemination and Sharing
Secure Data Sharing
- Implement secure data sharing
- Control third-party access
- Manage cross-border transfers
Data Retention and Destruction
Lifecycle Management
- Implement retention schedules
- Apply secure destruction methods
- Manage data lifecycle
3
Privacy Risk Management
20%
Privacy Risk Models and Frameworks
Risk Assessment Methodologies
- Apply privacy threat models
- Conduct risk assessments
- Use LINDDUN framework
Privacy Threats and Harms
Threat Categories
- Identify privacy threats
- Assess potential harms
- Develop mitigation strategies
AI and ML Privacy Risks
Machine Learning Privacy
- Understand AI/ML privacy risks
- Implement ML privacy controls
- Address algorithmic bias
Tracking and Surveillance
Tracking Technologies
- Understand tracking mechanisms
- Implement anti-tracking measures
- Control surveillance technologies
4
Privacy-Enhancing Strategies, Techniques, and Technologies
20%
Encryption and Cryptographic Controls
Cryptographic Techniques
- Implement encryption properly
- Manage cryptographic keys
- Select appropriate algorithms
Anonymization and Pseudonymization
De-identification Techniques
- Apply de-identification methods
- Implement differential privacy
- Assess re-identification risks
Access Controls and Authentication
Identity and Access Management
- Design access control systems
- Implement strong authentication
- Apply zero trust principles
Privacy Interfaces and Transparency
User Control Mechanisms
- Design privacy interfaces
- Implement transparency tools
- Enable user control
5
Privacy by Design
20%
Privacy by Design Principles
Foundational Principles
- Apply Privacy by Design principles
- Integrate privacy into development
- Balance privacy with functionality
Privacy Engineering Methodologies
Engineering Processes
- Engineer privacy requirements
- Apply design patterns
- Test privacy implementations
Value-Sensitive Design
Stakeholder Considerations
- Consider stakeholder values
- Manage design trade-offs
- Apply ethical frameworks
Privacy Governance Integration
Organizational Integration
- Integrate privacy governance
- Align security and privacy
- Establish accountability
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CIPT earns the Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certification. It sits in the Privacy Technology track.
Current Level Exams
- CIPP/US - Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States
- CIPP/E - Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe
- CIPP/C - Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada
- CIPP/A - Certified Information Privacy Professional/Asia
- CIPM - Certified Information Privacy Manager
- AIGP - Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional
Next Level Options
- CIPP+CIPM - Dual Certification for DPO Role CIPP/E + CIPM combination meets GDPR DPO requirements
- CIPT+AIGP - Privacy Technology + AI Governance Comprehensive AI and privacy technology expertise
Alternative Paths
- CIPP/E - Certified Information Privacy Professional/EuropeAdd legal/regulatory privacy knowledge to technology skills
- CIPM - Certified Information Privacy ManagerAdd program management capabilities to technology expertise
- AIGP - Artificial Intelligence Governance ProfessionalSpecialize in AI privacy and governance
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Complement privacy technology with security expertise
- CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional Add cloud security to privacy technology skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-09-01
- Announcement date: 2025-03-15
Updates
- LINDDUN Framework 2.0 Now core component of CIPT exam • Release date: 2024-09-01
- Differential Privacy Various implementations Expanded coverage in anonymization topics • Release date: Ongoing
- Homomorphic Encryption Multiple libraries Included in privacy-enhancing technologies domain • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Software Developers and Information Security Professionals.
- Technology or data professional experience
- Understanding of privacy principles
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle
- Basic knowledge of information security