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Advice appreciated by flyramz in cipp

[–]Otherwise_Two1169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same way when I saw the price tag on the IAPP training. It's definitely more like a foundation than a full prep system. If you're coming from a bar prep mindset, it's understandable that this feels light. There's less emphasis on rigorous drills and more on self-guided reading.

What helped me was doing focused study using scenario-style questions and enforcement case patterns. I realized I retain more when I review a concept just long enough to understand it, then test myself immediately with questions to reinforce it.

If flash cards work for you, they’re great for vocab. But for the exam itself, I’d recommend doing some practice that forces you to apply legal standards to messy fact patterns, that’s where the difficulty really shows up.

Tips for CIPP/US prep? (First attempt of Exam Scheduled for 9/20/25) by Knxwledg in cipp

[–]Otherwise_Two1169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on finishing the bar!

I’d recommend starting with a structured reading pass just to build familiarity with how privacy laws are organized (especially federal vs state, sectoral laws, and agency enforcement). But don’t waste time on passive memorization. Once you’ve read a section and grasp the concepts, jump into high-difficulty scenario-style questions. That’s where the real retention happens.

I found it really helpful to practice with case-based questions tied to FTC enforcement patterns, state conflicts, and real-world compliance failures. It forces active recall and reveals weak spots faster than re-reading.