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Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer

Design and implement privacy-by-design technical solutions across the data lifecycle.

35 instructional hoursArea: Data Privacy3 Credit Course or Integrated

Which ISACA certification is right for you?

Key areas
Creating and implementing technical privacy-by-design solutions.
Career stage
Technical IT professionals with some experience implementing privacy controls.
Average salary (US$)
$144,004
Typical job titles
Data Analyst, Privacy Engineer, Privacy Solutions Architect, Lead Privacy Manager, IT Consultant
Experience required
3 to 5 years of experience in 2+ domains: Privacy Governance, Privacy Architecture, Data Lifecycle.
Exam required
Yes
Recommended pre-requisites
ITCA, CISA, CRISC.
Hands-on labs
No — knowledge-based exam.
Career path advancement
Pursue hands-on privacy labs and data science certificates.

CPE credit hours

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is essential for maintaining ISACA certification status. Year 1 CPE hours are optional. Years 2+ require a minimum of 20 CPEs each year and 120 CPEs over three years, plus compliance with the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics. Full policies: isaca.org.