IAPP-CIPP-C Exam Information and Guideline
Certified Information Privacy Professional/ Canada (CIPP/C)
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Exam Specification: IAPP-CIPP-C (Certified Information Privacy Professional/ Canada)
Exam Name: IAPP-CIPP-C (Certified Information Privacy Professional/ Canada)
Exam Code: IAPP-CIPP-C
Exam Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Passing Score: Not specified
Exam Format: Multiple-choice
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Privacy and Data Protection
- Overview of privacy and data protection principles
- Privacy laws and regulations in Canada
- Key concepts and terminology related to privacy
2. Canadian Privacy Laws and Regulations
- Understanding the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Other relevant federal and provincial privacy laws in Canada
- Jurisdictional considerations in Canadian privacy law
3. Accountability and Governance
- Roles and responsibilities of organizations and individuals in privacy management
- Developing and implementing privacy policies and procedures
- Privacy governance frameworks and best practices
4. Privacy Assessments and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
- Conducting privacy assessments and PIAs in accordance with Canadian requirements
- Identifying privacy risks and mitigating measures
- Privacy by design and privacy-enhancing technologies
5. Consent and Privacy Notices
- Understanding the requirements for obtaining and managing consent
- Drafting privacy notices and communicating privacy practices to individuals
- Handling requests for access to personal information
6. Data Subject Rights and Individual Participation
- Recognizing and respecting data subject rights
- Responding to data subject requests for access, correction, and deletion of personal information
- Establishing processes for handling privacy-related complaints and disputes
7. Data Transfers and International Data Flows
- Understanding the legal frameworks for cross-border data transfers
- Evaluating adequacy, appropriate safeguards, and derogations for data transfers
- Managing international data flows in compliance with Canadian privacy laws
8. Privacy Operations and Management
- Establishing and maintaining privacy management programs
- Employee training and awareness on privacy practices
- Privacy incident management and response
Exam Objectives:
1. Understand the principles and concepts of privacy and data protection.
2. Comprehend the Canadian privacy laws and regulations, particularly PIPEDA.
3. Implement privacy accountability and governance within organizations.
4. Conduct privacy assessments and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) according to Canadian requirements.
5. Manage consent and privacy notices in compliance with Canadian privacy laws.
6. Address data subject rights and facilitate individual participation in privacy matters.
7. Manage data transfers and international data flows in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.
8. Establish effective privacy operations and management practices within organizations.
Exam Syllabus:
Section 1: Introduction to Privacy and Data Protection (15%)
- Privacy and data protection principles
- Privacy laws and regulations in Canada
- Key concepts and terminology related to privacy
Section 2: Canadian Privacy Laws and Regulations (25%)
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Other federal and provincial privacy laws in Canada
- Jurisdictional considerations in Canadian privacy law
Section 3: Accountability and Governance (10%)
- Roles and responsibilities in privacy management
- Privacy policies and procedures
- Privacy governance frameworks
Section 4: Privacy Assessments and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) (15%)
- Conducting privacy assessments and PIAs
- Identifying privacy risks and mitigating measures
- Privacy by design and privacy-enhancing technologies
Section 5: Consent and Privacy Notices (15%)
- Requirements for obtaining and managing consent
- Drafting privacy notices and communicating privacy practices
- Handling requests for access to personal information
Section 6: Data Subject Rights and Individual Participation (10%)
- Data subject
rights and their implementation
- Responding to data subject requests
- Managing privacy-related complaints and disputes
Section 7: Data Transfers and International Data Flows (10%)
- Legal frameworks for cross-border data transfers
- Evaluating adequacy and appropriate safeguards
- Managing international data flows
Section 8: Privacy Operations and Management (10%)
- Privacy management programs
- Employee training and awareness
- Privacy incident management and response