Certified Information Privacy Manager (Cipm) Exam Prep

Comprehensive CIPM theory prep covering all domains with 20+ practice questions to solidify exam readiness.

What you'll learn

Define CIPM privacy program scope by mapping data inventories, flows and aligning with business model and risk appetite.

Establish governance: craft privacy policies, define roles, team structure, and stakeholder responsibilities according to CIPM guidance.

Design and apply privacy metrics, audits, and monitoring processes to measure program performance and ensure compliance.

Perform data risk assessments, including gap analyses, vendor evaluations, and technical and physical control reviews.

Requirements

Basic understanding of privacy and data protection concepts, familiarity with major privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), access to the IAPP CIPM Body of Knowledge, and a reliable internet connection.

Description

Are you ready to lead enterprise privacy programs and succeed on the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) exam? This course offers a structured, academic yet accessible approach to mastering the core domains of CIPM, from program framework to incident response and continuous improvement.You will begin by defining the scope of a privacy program, mapping data inventories and flows, and aligning your strategy with organizational context and risk appetite. Next, you will establish effective governance by crafting privacy policies, defining team roles, and engaging stakeholders across legal, IT, HR, marketing and executive leadership. With a solid foundation in place, you will explore the operational lifecycle—conducting gap analyses against privacy standards, evaluating third-party vendor risks, and reviewing physical and technical controls.Our curriculum delves into privacy by design, data classification and access controls, metrics development, program audits, and ongoing compliance monitoring. You will learn to build dashboards, conduct privacy impact assessments, and implement tools to measure and communicate performance to executives. The course also covers critical skills for responding to data subject access requests (DSARs), managing consent, and handling breach incidents—complete with documentation templates and post-incident review practices.Throughout the lessons, you will encounter 20 realistic sample exam questions. Each question appears after relevant topics and includes four answer options with the correct choice clearly marked. These questions reinforce your understanding and help you gauge readiness as you progress through each domain.By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive theoretical foundation aligned with the official CIPM Body of Knowledge. You will be able to design, implement, sustain and improve an enterprise privacy program with confidence. With concise lessons, practical exercises, and targeted quizzes, you will be fully prepared to approach the CIPM exam with clarity and competence.Note: This course is not an official IAPP preparation course and is not affiliated with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). It is an independent preparatory guide based on publicly available information. The content is designed to be academic in tone yet accessible to learners at all levels.This course delivers additional study aids including a customized privacy glossary, policy and procedure templates, audit and assessment checklists, and communication scripts to streamline your exam preparation. Each resource is designed to support your study plan and can be used in real-world privacy program tasks. You will also receive guidance on mapping your learning progress, tips for time management during the exam, and recommendations for continued professional development after earning your CIPM credential. Embark on this structured learning path, master essential privacy management theory, and build the confidence to lead privacy initiatives in any organization.

Overview

Section 1: Intro

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Privacy Program: Developing a Framework

Lecture 2 Defining Program Scope and Data Inventory

Lecture 3 Business Model and Risk Appetite

Lecture 4 Governance Model and Team Structure

Lecture 5 Stakeholders and Internal Partnerships

Lecture 6 Sample Question Program Scope

Lecture 7 Vision, Communication, and Awareness

Lecture 8 Privacy Vocabulary and Training Access

Lecture 9 Sample Question Communication and Training

Section 3: Privacy Program: Establishing Program Governance

Lecture 10 Applicable Laws and Regulations

Lecture 11 Global Privacy Considerations

Lecture 12 Crafting Privacy Policies and Procedures

Lecture 13 Data Retention and Incident Planning

Lecture 14 Sample Question Data Retention Policy

Lecture 15 Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities

Lecture 16 Incident Response Roles and Accountability

Lecture 17 Sample Question Breach Responsibilities

Section 4: Program Governance: Policies, Metrics, and Compliance

Lecture 18 Developing Privacy Metrics

Lecture 19 Conducting Privacy Audits and Monitoring

Lecture 20 Training and Awareness Programs

Lecture 21 Ongoing Privacy Activities

Lecture 22 Monitoring Compliance and Enforcement

Lecture 23 Sample Question Privacy Audits

Lecture 24 Sample Question Measuring Program Success

Section 5: Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Assessing Data (Part 1)

Lecture 25 Documenting Data Governance Systems

Lecture 26 Gap Analysis Against Standards

Lecture 27 Evaluating Processors and Third-Party Vendors

Lecture 28 Vendor Risk Assessment Procedures

Lecture 29 Performing Privacy Gap Analysis

Lecture 30 Sample Question Data Assessment

Section 6: Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Assessing Data (Part 2)

Lecture 31 Evaluating Physical and Environmental Controls

Lecture 32 Technical Controls – Systems and Infrastructure

Lecture 33 Technical Controls – Data Use and Retention

Lecture 34 Collaborating on Technical Controls

Lecture 35 Evaluating Shared Data in Mergers and Acquisitions

Lecture 36 Contractual Risk and Control Alignment

Lecture 37 Sample Question Physical Controls

Lecture 38 Sample Question Technical Controls

Section 7: Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Protecting Personal Data

Lecture 39 Data Classification and Access Controls

Lecture 40 Implementing Security Measures

Lecture 41 Privacy by Design Principles

Lecture 42 Integrating Privacy into Development and Processes

Lecture 43 Organizational Guidelines and Technical Safeguards

Lecture 44 Sample Question Data Classification

Lecture 45 Sample Question Privacy by Design

Section 8: Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Sustaining Program Performance

Lecture 46 Using Metrics to Measure Performance

Lecture 47 Analyzing Metrics and Trends

Lecture 48 Auditing the Privacy Program

Lecture 49 Compliance Monitoring and Reviews

Lecture 50 Continuous Assessments and Improvement

Lecture 51 Sample Question Privacy Impact Assessment

Section 9: Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Responding to Data Requests

Lecture 52 Privacy Notices and Data Subject Rights

Lecture 53 Consent, Correction, and Objections

Lecture 54 Handling Access Requests and Portability

Lecture 55 International Privacy Laws and Requirements

Lecture 56 Sample Question Data Subject Access Request

Lecture 57 Sample Question Data Subject Rights

Section 10: Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle: Incidents and Breaches

Lecture 58 Incident Impact Assessment and Containment

Lecture 59 Remediation and Communication

Lecture 60 Documentation and Team Coordination

Lecture 61 Post-Incident Review and Plan Evaluation

Lecture 62 Updating the Incident Response Plan

Lecture 63 Sample Question Initial Response

Lecture 64 Sample Question Continuous Improvement

Section 11: Privacy Program Leadership and Emerging Issues

Lecture 65 Integrating Privacy into Corporate Culture

Lecture 66 Ethical Data Management

Lecture 67 Emerging Technologies and AI Risk

Lecture 68 Advanced Compliance Certifications and Frameworks

Lecture 69 Global Privacy Trends

Lecture 70 Continuous Professional Development

Lecture 71 Sample Question Executive Support

Lecture 72 Sample Question AI Privacy Risk

Section 12: Conclusions

Lecture 73 Summary

Professionals aiming to earn the CIPM certification—privacy managers, information security officers, compliance specialists, consultants or anyone responsible for designing and managing enterprise privacy programs.