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CIPP/E Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe

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Phase 1: Foundations and InstitutionsYou are here

Cover European privacy history, EU institutions, and the rights-based framework behind the GDPR.

8
hours
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Phase 2: Core GDPR Rules

Master concepts, rights, security, controllers and processors, and main compliance obligations.

16
hours
3

Phase 3: Processing, Scope, Transfers

Work through lawful bases, transparency, transfers, accountability, scope, and enforcement.

12
hours
4

Phase 4: Context-Specific Scenarios

Finish with workplace, marketing, cookies, surveillance, internet-tech, and mixed timed sets.

8
hours
Estimated total study time
44 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CIPP/E Exam?

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Age
Education
No degree or prior credential required
Experience
No formal experience requirement to sit the exam
Additional Requirements
  • Schedule and complete the exam within one year of purchase
  • Maintain certification with continuing privacy education
  • Either pay the certification maintenance fee or maintain IAPP membership after passing

CIPP/E Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for most candidates; longer if EU privacy law is new to you

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE / OnVUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

If you fail, you must purchase a new exam. Under the candidate handbook, a retake appointment cannot be scheduled sooner than seven days after the previous exam appointment.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$550
Total Estimated Cost$550 required to sit; $800 total if you pass and activate with CMF instead of membership
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What You'll Study

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CIPP/E Exam Details

CIPP/E Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe

Administered by IAPP

Official Source
300/500 scaled score
Passing Score
90
Questions
2.5
Hours
$550 exam fee
Exam Fee
Study time: IAPP's free study guide recommends preparing at least 30 hours before sitting for the exam.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite to sit the exam; candidates must maintain certification with continuing privacy education and either membership or the certification maintenance fee after passing.
Valid for: Active with ongoing CPE requirements plus either IAPP membership or the certification maintenance fee

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official IAPP content outline

Introduction to European Data Protection7-13 scored questions

Origins, EU institutions, and the legislative framework for European privacy law.

European Data Protection Law and Regulation18-28 scored questions

Core GDPR concepts, security obligations, and data subject rights.

European Data Processing13-21 scored questions

Processing principles, lawful bases, transparency duties, and international transfers.

Scope and Accountability8-18 scored questions

Territorial and material scope, accountability duties, supervision, enforcement, and penalties.

Compliance in Specific Contexts8-16 scored questions

Employment privacy, surveillance, direct marketing, cookies, and internet technology issues.

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What's Next After the CIPP/E?

After passing the CIPP/E, you can pursue these career paths

CIPM

Natural next step for privacy managers and DPO-track professionals who also need operational program skills.

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CIPT

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AIGP

Useful follow-on credential if your role increasingly covers AI governance under the EU AI Act.

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