GRC & assurance professionals
Build a shared privacy vocabulary across governance, risk, compliance and internal audit.
DATA PRIVACY COUNCIL · FOUNDATIONAL CREDENTIAL
In development
Privacy governance.
A strong foundation.
Certified Privacy Governance Associate
Build the knowledge and judgement to connect privacy principles, India’s DPDP framework and everyday organisational responsibilities.
CPGA — a proposed professional credential issued by DPCI.
KNOWLEDGEJUDGEMENTGOVERNANCE
Foundation level Privacy governance10 proposed domains A connected curriculumPractice in context Scenario-based learning
CPGA AT A GLANCE
What is CPGA?
Certified Privacy Governance Associate (CPGA) is a foundational privacy competency credential being developed by the Data Privacy Council (DPCI). It connects privacy principles, India’s DPDP framework, organisational accountability and foundational implementation judgement.
- Credential level
- Foundational
- Programme status
- In development · enrolment not open
- Certification model
- Planned paid credential · fees unfinalised
- Issued by
- Data Privacy Council (DPCI)
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CONTRIBUTION
Start with the right questions.
Build better privacy habits.
Privacy work begins long before a policy is signed. It starts with understanding what data is used, who is responsible and how a decision can be explained.
CPGA is being developed for professionals who need a clear grounding in privacy governance. It connects foundational knowledge with practical judgement: recognising responsibilities, asking useful questions and knowing when to escalate.
Discover the proposed learning outcomes ↗WHO CPGA IS FOR
Privacy is a shared responsibility.
Designed with the needs of professionals across organisational functions in mind. Final eligibility is still being developed.
Cross-functional teams
Connect privacy to legal operations, cybersecurity, technology, HR, procurement and data governance.
Emerging privacy professionals
Develop a structured foundation as you explore new responsibilities and professional pathways.
THE DPCI CREDENTIAL PATHWAYS
A foundation for governance.
A focus on implementation.
CPGA and CPIP address different competency needs. Choose the focus that matches your learning goals.
CPGA is not currently a mandatory prerequisite for CPIP.
CPGA
Privacy principles, governance responsibilities and scenario judgement.
Explore CPGA ↗CPIP
Privacy implementation through processes, controls and supporting evidence.
Explore CPIP at DPCI ↗YOUR NEXT STEP