International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

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The IAPP is a gathering place for professionals who work at the intersections of data, technology and humanity. We provide members with the tools, resources, training, credentials and networking needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving digital economy. The IAPP is a policy neutral, not-for-profit association founded in 2000 with a mission to define, promote and improve the professions of privacy, artificial intelligence governance and digital responsibility globally. We are the largest association of our kind in the world, helping practitioners develop and advance their careers, and assisting companies and institutions in managing and protecting data. We are committed to providing a forum for professionals to share best practices, track trends, network, advance management issues, earn certifications that validate their knowledge and skills, and provide guidance on career opportunities. The IAPP offers the only globally trusted credentials in our fields: the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional certification, Certified Information Privacy Professional, Certified Information Privacy Manager and Certified Information Privacy Technologist. CIPP, CIPM and CIPT are the leading privacy certifications for thousands of professionals around the world who serve the data protection, information auditing, information security, legal compliance and/or risk management needs of their companies and institutions. In addition, the IAPP offers a full suite of educational and professional development services, including annual conferences around the world that are acclaimed as leading forums for the discussion and debate of critical issues at the intersections of data, technology and humanity.