DPCI Data Privacy CouncilCPGAPRIVACY GOVERNANCE

ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Knowledge matters.
So does judgement.

CPGA’s proposed assessment approach is intended to explore what learners understand and how they reason through foundational privacy governance scenarios.

Proposed arrangements. Examination format, question count, duration, pass criteria, fees and dates are not finalised.

A PROPOSED PATHWAY

Learning and certification
have distinct roles.

Completing training can support preparation. It does not automatically result in a professional credential.

  1. 01

    Build your foundation

    Prepare against the published syllabus when available. Use learning activities to connect terminology, responsibilities and organisational context.

  2. 02

    Demonstrate knowledge & judgement

    The proposed assessment considers foundational knowledge and decisions in privacy governance scenarios. Final examination specifications remain under development.

  3. 03

    A separate certification decision

    Award of CPGA will depend on meeting the final published assessment and credential requirements, independently of course attendance.

INTENDED ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES

Fairness built into the framework.

The following are planned arrangements. DPCI intends to publish the applicable policies before applications open.

Impartial decisions

Distinct training and certification decision responsibilities, with conflict-of-interest management.

Assessment integrity

Clear expectations for candidate conduct, authentic work and handling of assessment concerns.

Access & reasonable adjustments

A process for considering accessibility needs while maintaining the competencies being assessed.

Review & fair appeals

Published routes to raise concerns and seek review of relevant assessment or award decisions.

AFTER THE CREDENTIAL

Professional learning
continues.

Ethics, continuing professional development and renewal arrangements are being developed. No specific renewal cycle, credit requirement or renewal fee has been announced.

CPGA does not authorise legal practice, certify an organisation’s compliance or automatically qualify someone as an independent auditor. It does not guarantee employment.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Build your foundation.
Bring better judgement to privacy.

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