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Certified U.S. Data Privacy Officer

Learn to lead data privacy under United States law: federal statutes such as HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA, FERPA and FCRA, and state laws such as California's CCPA/CPRA. Privacy governance, data mapping, policies, security controls, compliance monitoring and incident response. Ideal if your organisation handles personal data of people in the U.S.

5 daysof training
Professionaladvanced level
ENlanguages
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • DPOs and privacy leads with U.S. operations
  • Compliance and risk management professionals
  • Information security and cybersecurity specialists
  • Legal and regulatory professionals
  • IT managers handling personal data and privacy consultants

What you'll gain

  • The internationally recognised PECB Certified U.S. Data Privacy Officer credential
  • Knowledge of the main U.S. federal and state privacy laws
  • The ability to design and oversee a data privacy programme
  • A view that complements GDPR for organisations operating on both sides of the Atlantic

Course programme

Day 1 · U.S. data privacy fundamentals
  • Data privacy concepts and principles
  • Federal laws: HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA, FERPA and FCRA
  • State laws: CCPA/CPRA and CPA
Day 2 · Privacy programme governance
  • Roles, responsibilities and governance structure
  • Personal data mapping and inventory
  • Privacy policies and procedures
Day 3 · Controls and risk management
  • Security controls protecting personal data
  • Privacy risk assessment
  • Vendor and third-party management
Day 4 · Compliance monitoring and incidents
  • Audits and compliance monitoring
  • Incident response and breach notification
  • Continual improvement of the programme
Day 5 · Certification exam
  • Certification exam

Exam, credits & certification

3 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
31 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits granted by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified U.S. Data Privacy Officer" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Who oversees your certification

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. As the head of RRSG, I oversee every enrolment, guide you through your certification path and coordinate your coaching with a subject-matter expert.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
A general understanding of data protection, governance and compliance is recommended. Experience in privacy, legal, compliance, risk or information security helps but is not required.
What language is the exam in?
The material is available in the languages shown and you choose yours when you pay. The exam is offered in several languages and you choose yours when you request it, separately. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you thoroughly. If you need a specific language, contact us and we will confirm it.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study includes the official PECB material, the exam and certification, at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with a subject-matter expert selected by RRSG: real-world case studies and guided exam preparation; they support you until you feel ready to get certified. Ricardo coordinates your coaching and guides you throughout the certification path.See the full coaching programme. The coaching option includes up to 6 hours of one-to-one video sessions, spread at your own pace over the 12 months of access. See the full coaching programme.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. So a failure doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so that you arrive with confidence.
Is it useful if I already hold the GDPR DPO certification?
Yes, they are complementary. GDPR applies in Europe, while this certification covers U.S. law, which is federal by sector and specific to each state. It is the usual combination for organisations processing data on both sides of the Atlantic.

Ready to lead privacy under U.S. law?

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