r/cipp

Hey everyone, thought I'd share helpful advice. Instead of reading the entire PDF book for the study material, which is hundreds of pages, just put it into AI like chatgpt or Grok and ask it to give you an outline of what you need to know for each chapter and ask it for practice questions too. That book is hundreds of pages and maybe at most they test on 40% of those pages. Most of it will not be on the test. Don't waste time reading it and just use AI.

Had about 3 weeks of studying for the exam and bummed I failed. I passed 3/4 domains and domain 4 got a 58%. I used Dr Kyle Davids course on Udemy and questions from a variety of sources. Im just upset because I didnt need this exam but it hurts to see a fail and then realize it wasnt a bomb if that makes sense that it was just in domain 4. Does this group think I can take it in 1 week from now? I got the initial test through work for free and ill have to pay for it but I just hate living with a fail

Wanted to see if anyone had familiarity with the official practice exam vs the test in terms of if difficulty is similar.

Purchased and completed the official practice exam recently and scored 81% with maybe another question or two on the table because I didn't read correctly and roughly between 76% - 84% on all four Domains. Was trending closer toward 85% overall but last 20 questions really kicked my butt. Starting to go through other practice questions and exams too just to gauge myself.

More precise: Domain I: 17/22 (77%) Domain II: 22/27 (81%) Domain III: 18/24 (75%) Domain IV: 24/27 (88%)

Obvious immediate thoughts are to target both Domain I and III and even noted "review" on some topics I technically got the answer right on.

Not sure if that's a good indicator or not because regardless I don't feel ready and frankly found like half the questions on the practice exam ridiculous in terms of how straightforward they seemed which makes me question how it could even be in the ballpark of the real one.

GRC background and have previous IAPP experience via passing CIPP/US. Also took that practice exam and may have scored worse overall.

I am a young lawyer in a common law jurisdiction in Africa looking to segue into privacy and GDPR compliance. I just passed the CIPP/E and I'm looking for any possible entry points into the field, even if it's just to gain some on the job experience. Any suggestions?

I completed the exam in an hour flat and came out with a 373.

I formulated my own outlines using the BoK, Udemy practice questions, Mike Chappelle's book, the LinkedIn Learning course, and the IAPP practice exam.

I graduated from law school last spring and am currently working in EORC compliance, so I am familiar with most of the laws.

Thank you to this thread for helping me pass; I could not have done it without you all!

OUTLINES:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18gPW2tWmEjiXJUrUih1cC2HBdskIuV7G?usp=sharing

Today I passed AIGP with a score of 300/500 (literally didn't need 1 more mistake or fail). Felt like I dodged a bullet..

Compared to CIPP/E and CIPM, I felt there was a lot more learning material. Also harder to learn all the material because there's no book, and because of the amount of material I tend to forget some over the weeks.

I mostly relied on AIGP Study Guide by Peter Gregory and some studynotes I found on this subreddit. Which didn't cover all the material I needed to learn for the exam. I've never heard of a korean convention for example.. yet they did seem to ask about it. Yet, I've learnt everything about LLM's, Deep learning, Machine learning in depth, and almost none of that seemed to be relevant for the test.

Anyways my shared lesson; don't be like me and rely on the study guide AIGP (freely accessible from the internet though).. or be like me and try to make it with a 300/500 score.

Hi everyone,

I’m taking the CIPP/E exam tomorrow. I took both official mock exams (v1.2 and v2.0). On my first try, I finished in about an hour and scored 70/90. After that, I reviewed the domains where I was weaker, and I feel kinda ready now. But I would like to hear from people who took both the official mock exam and the real CIPP/E exam.

I’ve read mixed comments here. Some people say the mock exam was useful, while others say they were not that representative. I’m expecting more scenario-based questions on the real exam, and that it will take longer to complete.
But for those who already took it, how was your experience? Were the questions close to the mock exam? Did you find the real exam harder than expected?

I’ll also share my experience after the exam, maybe it will help other people preparing for it. But my first impression was that I mainly wanted the mock exams to understand how the actual exam system and mechanics work. I was a bit disappointed that the mock exam was only a PDF document, and later I realized it was already available online...

Thanks

I'm a UK law graduate from Russell group uni.

A little high street law experience.

I'm hoping to get into data protection work or related to the CIPP.

What is the way in?

Should I do the CIPP first?

All advice much appreciated.

Background: I gave myself 45 days to study for the CIPP/US and I am scheduled to take it next Saturday (in 9 days). I watched the Chapple videos on LinkedIn and I am reading the book (1.5 chapters to go). I take the assessments at the end of each chapter and I created a set of flashcards on Quizlet. Starting this weekend, I will finish the Chapple book and turn to flash cards, my outline, and three practice tests I bought.

My Question/Concern: I am reading the chapter on state laws (Domain V), which make up 17-21 questions on the exam. I feel like I am drowning in information and, come test day, I will have absolutely no idea about differences between laws in California and Virginia, for example. If you have an approach to preparing for the state privacy law questions, or you have any words of reassurance, I sure would like to hear from you.

Apologies for the long post. I appreciate your replies.

Hello. I am an ediscovery professional. Most of my AI exposure is with utilizing AI tools within document review platforms. I’m taking an interest in info governance as it does relate to my profession. I am considering learning more about AI governance as AI interactions are becoming legally discoverable and therefore relevant data for collections. I believe the AIGP may provide a foundation on the legal side of things. What are your thoughts? Worth pursuing?

Hi everyone,
I’d really appreciate some honest guidance.
I’m 36y old a lawyer with several years of experience working in Dubai (corporate/legal operations, contracts, and compliance).

I recently moved to the U.S. and I’m trying to transition into a solid, stable career path with good long-term growth.
Right now, I’m seriously considering moving into Data Privacy / AI Compliance, and I’m planning to start with CIPP/US, possibly followed by AIGP.

Here’s where I’m stuck:
How hard is it to break into Data Privacy in the U.S. right now (especially without U.S. experience yet)?

Is CIPP/US alone enough to get interviews, or is it just a baseline?

Would adding AIGP actually make a difference for entry-level roles?

What skills should I build alongside certifications to become employable (practical, not theoretical)?

Are there specific roles I should target first (Privacy Analyst, Compliance Analyst, etc.)?

At the same time, I’m also considering going in a completely different direction with PMP / Project Management.
So I’m trying to decide:

Which path has faster entry into the job market in the U.S.?

Which one has better long-term income and remote opportunities?

Based on my background as a lawyer, which path gives me a stronger advantage?
Also:
Do employers in privacy care about portfolio/projects, and if yes, what kind:
Is networking (IAPP, LinkedIn, etc.) critical at the beginning, or can I rely on applications alone?

Any realistic timeline to land a first role after getting certified?

I’m not looking for generic advice, I want to understand what actually works in the current market.
Thanks in advance.

Ultimately, what holds me back from full on committing to finishing my CIPM studying>testing>and then pursuing CIPP is - will these expenses and the time actually translate into a job for me in the future?

I've got no direct experience working in data privacy(DP) but rather have experience working in trust and safety which I feel like I could "sell" but again, the technical aspect I lack directly in DP.

I had a bachelors in public law (and sociology) and realistically planned for law school but...the cost & lack of time didn't make sense for me. I was then approached by a friend who did law school and then worked in DP for a decade+ about the field and certs and information i'd need to seek opportunities out.

I've had various interviews for compliance, legal, and actual privacy analyst roles but I don't know if what's actually holding me back from landing the job itself is the lack of professional experience (technical skills) or the fact that I've only been working on certs to enter the field. One of the certs I gathered was more technical use of Onetrust application (when they offered live training for free at on point) but since then it's just been knowledge and working on CIPM, CIPP, etc.

It's hard to gauge what my issue is out the bat. I want to gain work experience but you can't gain work experience without first having the knowledge needed for said experience/entering the field.

Or am I just holding myself back?

I would greatly appreciate advice from anyone who similarly is entering the realm of DP without direct technical experience and their overall success following certs if any.
I likely will still commit to the certs as it's a passion but I want that passion to turn into a job lol.

I’m a recent law grad finishing a fellowship in Equal Opportunity/EEO compliance. I just passed the CIPP/US and want to pivot into Data Privacy. I’m interested in Privacy Operations and/or AI Governance. Given my background in EORC, what’s the best way to bridge the gap to get an entry-level position in Data Privacy?