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IAPP CIPM Exam Overview :

Exam Name: Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
Exam Code: CIPM
Certifications: IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager Certification
Actual Exam Duration: 150 minutes
Expected no. of Questions in Actual Exam: 90
Exam Registration Price: $550
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IAPP CIPM Exam Objectives :

Section Weight Objectives
Privacy Program: Developing a Framework 14-18%
  • Define program scope and develop a privacy strategy. 
  • Communicate organizational vision and mission statement.
  • Indicate in-scope laws, regulations and standards applicable to the program.
Privacy Program: Establishing Program Governance 12-16%
  • Create policies and processes to be followed across all stages of the privacy program life cycle.
  • Clarify roles and responsibilities.
  • Define privacy metrics for oversight and governance.
  • Establish training and awareness activities.
Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Assessing Data 12-16%
  • Document data governance systems. 
  • Evaluate processors and third-party vendors.
  • Evaluate physical and environmental controls.
  • Evaluate technical controls.
  • Evaluate risks associated with shared data in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Protecting Personal Data 9-13%
  • Apply information security practices and policies. 
  • Integrate the main principles of Privacy by Design (PbD). 
  • Apply organizational guidelines for data use and ensure technical controls are enforced.
Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Sustaining Program Performance 7-9%
  • Use metrics to measure the performance of the privacy program.
  • Audit the privacy program.
  • Manage continuous assessment of the privacy program.
Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Responding to Requests and Incidents 10-14%
  • Respond to data subject access requests and privacy rights.
  • Follow organizational incident handling and response procedures.
  • Evaluate and modify current incident response plan.
Official Information https://iapp.org/certify/get-certified/cipm/

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