On Tuesday, the IAPP announced the rollout of its newest privacy training program and certification, the Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), to address the growing need for individuals in the IT, security and engineering industries to be knowledgeable about data privacy as it relates to the key role they play in product development and risk management. The CIPT program will provide training to IT pros on the foundational elements for embedding privacy into a company’s IT program, including establishing privacy practices around data collection and transfer, understanding consumer privacy expectations and responsibility, as well as developing privacy notifications. Hewlett-Packard Vice President and CPO and IAPP Chairman Scott Taylor, CIPP/US, said, “The CIPT designation will be a significant distinguisher in the field.”
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