All Episodes
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Episode 1 — Exam Orientation: Purpose of the CIPP/US Credential
This opening episode introduces you to the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States credential and why it has become the gold standard for privacy expe...
Episode 2 — Study Strategy: Building a Prep Timeline and Pacing Plan
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 c...
Episode 3 — Exam Format & Test Taking Skills: Question Types, Scoring, and Breaks Explained
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, ...
Episode 4 — Exam Mindset & Retention Strategy: Flashcards, Audio Learning, and Note Cycles
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 repeti...
Episode 5 — Glossary Deep Dive: Domains I–II Terms
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 cov...
Episode 6 — Glossary Deep Dive: Domains III–IV Terms
Our second glossary session turns to Domains III and IV, covering government access to private-sector information and workplace privacy. These domains introduce termin...
Episode 7 — Glossary Deep Dive: Domain V and Cross-Cutting Terms
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...
Episode 8 — Domain I Overview: Scope, Structure, and Enforcement Themes
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...
Episode 9 — U.S. Legal Framework: Branches of Government and Privacy Roles
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,...
Episode 10 — Sources of Law: Constitutions, Statutes, Case Law, and Contracts
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, th...
Episode 11 — Legal Analysis: Jurisdiction, Scope, Preemption, and Private Right of Action
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 ho...
Episode 12 — Regulatory Authorities: FTC, FCC, DoC, HHS, and Banking Regulators
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...
Episode 13 — State Oversight: Attorneys General and Insurance Departments
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...
Episode 14 — Self-Regulatory Models: Industry Codes and Voluntary Frameworks
Not all privacy enforcement comes from government. This episode introduces self-regulatory models such as industry codes of conduct, seal programs, and voluntary frame...
Episode 15 — Enforcement Framework: Civil vs. Criminal Liability in Privacy Law
Liability is the heart of enforcement. In this episode, we distinguish between civil liability, such as damages from consumer lawsuits or regulatory penalties, and cri...
Episode 16 — Fiduciary Duty: Duties of Care, Loyalty, and Good Faith in Privacy Contexts
Fiduciary duty, long established in corporate and financial contexts, is increasingly applied to data stewardship. This episode introduces the three core fiduciary dut...
Episode 17 — Negligence and UDAP: Unfair and Deceptive Acts in Enforcement
Negligence and unfair or deceptive acts and practices (UDAP) are core theories of liability in privacy enforcement. This episode explains how negligence involves failu...
Episode 18 — Federal and State Enforcement: DOJ, CPPA, and State AGs
This episode focuses on the interplay of federal and state enforcement bodies. We begin with the Department of Justice, which prosecutes criminal violations and litiga...
Episode 19 — Cross-Border Enforcement: GPEN and International Cooperation
Privacy enforcement is increasingly global. This episode introduces the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN), a collaboration of regulators worldwide who share in...
Episode 20 — Self-Regulatory Enforcement: PCI, Trust Marks, and Seal Programs
Building on our earlier discussion of self-regulation, this episode focuses specifically on enforcement mechanisms. We’ll look at how programs such as the Payment Card...