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Launching August 2026

CIPP/E

Certified Information Privacy Professional, Europe

Master the GDPR and the EU data-protection framework — the benchmark European privacy credential.

From IAPP

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About the CIPP/E exam

CIPP/E is the benchmark European privacy credential from the IAPP, centered on the GDPR and the wider EU data-protection framework. It's the natural complement to CIPP/US for privacy professionals operating across borders.

This course maps to the current IAPP Body of Knowledge (v1.3.3), which organizes the credential into five domains — from the origins of European data protection and the EU institutions, through European data-protection law, the GDPR's principles and data-subject rights, international transfers, and accountability, supervision and enforcement.

Exam format

Questions
90 (75 scored, 15 pilot)
Duration
2.5 hours
Domains
5 (BoK v1.3.3)
Blueprint
v1.3.3 (effective Sept 2025)
Registering body
IAPP
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Who this is for

  • Privacy officers handling EU personal data
  • Data protection officers (DPOs)
  • Legal and compliance staff with GDPR scope
  • CIPP/US holders going global
  • Security and governance teams at multinationals

What you'll learn

25 lessons, built to map straight to the exam.

  1. 01Welcome: How to Pass the CIPP/E with AMLReady
  2. 02Why Europe Protects Data: Origins, Human Rights & Convention 108
  3. 03The EU Institutions That Make and Police Privacy Law
  4. 04From Directive 95/46 to the GDPR: The Legislative Framework
  5. 05Brexit, Harmonization & the Goals of the GDPR
  6. 06Core GDPR Definitions: Personal Data, Controller, Processor, Data Subject
  7. 07Special Categories, Pseudonymisation & Anonymisation
  8. 08The Principles of Lawful Processing (Article 5)
  9. 09Security of Processing: Article 32 & Vendor Management
  10. 10Personal Data Breaches: Notification under Articles 33–34
  11. 11Data Subject Rights I: Access, Rectification, Erasure
  12. 12Data Subject Rights II: Restriction, Objection, Portability, Automated Decisions
  13. 13The Processing Principles in Practice
  14. 14The Six Lawful Bases (Article 6)
  15. 15Consent & Processing Special-Category Data (Articles 7 & 9)
  16. 16Transparency & Privacy Notices (Articles 13–14)
  17. 17International Data Transfers: Adequacy, SCCs, BCRs & Schrems
  18. 18Material & Territorial Scope of the GDPR (Articles 2–3)
  19. 19Accountability: DPIAs, Records, Privacy by Design & the DPO
  20. 20Supervision: DPAs, the EDPB, EDPS & the One-Stop-Shop
  21. 21Consequences: Fines, Liability & Compensation
  22. 22Privacy at Work: Employment, Monitoring, BYOD & Whistleblowing
  23. 23Surveillance & Direct Marketing Compliance
  24. 24Technology Compliance: Cloud, Cookies, Social Media & AI
  25. 25Exam-Day Strategy & Full Course Review

The AMLReady Academy approach

Every AMLReady Academy course is built the same way: honest, no-fluff, and written for working professionals who don't have time to waste. We teach to the real, published objectives and regulations — never leaked questions — and we'd rather show you exactly where you're weak than sell you false confidence. Citation-backed, mobile-first, and priced like we respect your wallet.

Frequently asked questions

How does this compare to IAPP's official prep?

IAPP's own materials are the authoritative source for the exam — use them. AMLReady Academy is the honest, no-fluff layer on top: focused lessons (25 of them) mapped to the real objectives, at a fraction of a cram course's price.

Is AMLReady Academy affiliated with IAPP?

No. AMLReady Academy is an independent study provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by IAPP. Everything we publish is original work written from public exam objectives and regulations.

What's included when it launches?

All 25 lessons, plus the AMLReady Academy study approach. Join the launch list above and you'll get the curriculum and the early-bird price first.

What if I already hold CAMS or a related credential?

Then you're ahead — these stack. CIPP/E is a natural next specialization on top of CAMS, and anyone on the launch list hears about bundle pricing first.

Will there be a refund policy?

Yes. Every paid AMLReady Academy product ships with a clear refund policy, and where a cert has a question bank you'll be able to try free questions before you buy. Full terms go live with the course.

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