CIPP/E Course Companion

Supporting materials for current and past DPO School students. Our recorded video course on European data protection law: an introduction, eight units from the foundations of the GDPR to supervision and enforcement, and a closing video. The introduction and the course guide are free to watch.

These materials work best in conjunction with the official IAPP CIPP/E live training sessions. Their structure and supporting slides are uniquely designed for this particular format and, insofar as we follow the GDPR’s structure, only loosely related to the official IAPP course materials or body of knowledge.

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11 video lessons, 3 h 25 min in total. 2 lessons free to watch, the rest included in the subscription.

1. 1. CIPP/E — Welcome & Introduction

   Meet your instructor and get an overview of the CIPP/E certification program, what to expect from the course, and how to prepare for the IAPP exam.

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2. 2. CIPP/E — Course Structure & Study Guide

   A walkthrough of how the CIPP/E course is organized, the materials included, and practical tips for getting the most out of each unit.

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3. 3. CIPP/E — Unit 1: Data Protection Laws

   The foundations of European data protection: from the origins of privacy as a fundamental right through the GDPR's scope, territorial reach, and relationship with national laws.

   31:51

4. 4. CIPP/E — Unit 2: Personal Data & Processing

   What constitutes personal data, special categories, pseudonymization vs. anonymization, and the legal bases for lawful processing under the GDPR.

   22:25

5. 5. CIPP/E — Unit 3: Controllers & Processors

   Roles and responsibilities of data controllers and processors, joint controllership, data processing agreements, and liability allocation.

   18:20

6. 6. CIPP/E — Unit 4: Data Subject Rights

   A deep dive into the rights granted under the GDPR: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and automated decision-making.

   31:12

7. 7. CIPP/E — Unit 5: Information Obligations & Compliance

   Transparency requirements, privacy notices, records of processing activities, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and the role of the DPO.

   30:41

8. 8. CIPP/E — Unit 6: International Data Transfers

   Transfer mechanisms under the GDPR: adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, derogations, and post-Schrems II considerations.

   15:13

9. 9. CIPP/E — Unit 7: Security & Breach Notification

   Security of processing obligations, technical and organizational measures, personal data breach notification to authorities and data subjects.

   30:39

10. 10. CIPP/E — Unit 8: Supervision & Enforcement

    The role of Supervisory Authorities, cooperation and consistency mechanisms, the European Data Protection Board, and enforcement actions including fines.

    20:22

11. 11. CIPP/E — Closing & Exam Preparation Tips

    Final guidance on preparing for the IAPP CIPP/E exam, key areas to review, and next steps after completing the course.

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