Certified - CIPP/US Audio Course

Negligence and unfair or deceptive acts and practices (UDAP) are core theories of liability in privacy enforcement. This episode explains how negligence involves failure to meet a standard of reasona…

Fiduciary duty, long established in corporate and financial contexts, is increasingly applied to data stewardship. This episode introduces the three core fiduciary duties: care, loyalty, and good fai…

Liability is the heart of enforcement. In this episode, we distinguish between civil liability, such as damages from consumer lawsuits or regulatory penalties, and criminal liability, which may arise…

Not all privacy enforcement comes from government. This episode introduces self-regulatory models such as industry codes of conduct, seal programs, and voluntary frameworks. Examples include PCI stan…

While federal agencies are powerful, state-level enforcement often drives privacy practice in the U.S. This episode highlights the role of state attorneys general, who bring enforcement actions under…

U.S. privacy law cannot be understood without recognizing the regulators that enforce it. This episode surveys the Federal Trade Commission’s broad Section 5 authority, the Federal Communications Com…

This episode dives into the analytical tools used to interpret and apply privacy laws. We’ll break down jurisdiction—who has authority over a particular dispute—and how state and federal powers often…

Understanding sources of law is critical to mastering the CIPP/US. In this episode, we unpack the U.S. Constitution’s role in privacy, including federal preemption, the Bill of Rights, and state cons…

This episode examines how the structure of U.S. government influences the development and enforcement of privacy law. We look at the distinct roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branche…

Domain I introduces the U.S. privacy environment at its broadest level. In this episode, we review how the branches of government shape privacy law, the sources of law that contribute to the framewor…

The third glossary episode covers Domain V and other cross-cutting terms that frequently surface across multiple sections of the exam. Here we explain concepts such as opt-out rights, cure periods, b…

Our second glossary session turns to Domains III and IV, covering government access to private-sector information and workplace privacy. These domains introduce terminology around subpoenas, national…

The glossary is more than a list of definitions—it’s a map of the exam’s language. In this first glossary deep dive, we focus on terms from Domains I and II, which cover the U.S. privacy environment …

Memorization alone won’t get you through the CIPP/US exam—you need a strategy for long-term retention. This episode explores proven study methods such as spaced repetition with flashcards, active rec…

Knowing what to expect on exam day is half the battle. In this episode, we break down the structure of the CIPP/US exam, including the multiple-choice question types, how scenario-based items are fra…

Preparation is as much about organization as it is about knowledge. This episode walks you through how to create a structured study timeline that balances your daily commitments with the demands of t…

This opening episode introduces you to the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States credential and why it has become the gold standard for privacy expertise in the U.S. market. We’ll …