CDPSE
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
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Overview
What is CDPSE?
ISACA certification for Privacy Engineering. Focus on technical implementation of privacy requirements: Privacy Governance, Privacy Architecture, and Data Lifecycle Management. Bridge between privacy and technology.
Suitable for
Quick facts
Key details
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
3 years privacy experience (4 without relevant degree)
Exam format
150 questions, 3.5 hours, 450/800
Renewal & maintenance
120 CPEs per 3-year cycle, $45/$85 AMF
Classification
CertMap score and matching roles
Rating
Matching NICE roles
Mapping from NIST NICE Framework SP 800-181, status 2025. NIST source ↗
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