ABA-accredited specialty for US attorneys: requires bar admission in a US state, CIPP/US plus CIPM or CIPT, the PLS Ethics exam (or MPRE score ≥80), privacy-law practice ≥25% of full-time work over the last 3 yrs, and 5 peer references. Recertification: every 5 yrs with ongoing practice proof (≥25% over 5 yrs) and 3 references; underlying CIPP/CIPM/CIPT maintained under IAPP CPE rules. ABA-accredited (15th legal specialty). $50 application fee confirmed, no recert fee. Requires active US bar admission, CIPP/US + (CIPM or CIPT), PLS Ethics exam or MPRE >=80, >=25% privacy-law practice over 3 yrs, 36 CE hours, 5 peer references. 5-year term; renewal needs 60 CE hours/5yrs, continued 25% practice, 3 references.
One of: CIPP/US, CIPM or CIPT.
Valid for 5 years, 20 CPE credits per cycle, $125/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.
Renewal requires continued bar standing, >=25% privacy-law practice, 60 CE hours over 5 years, 3 peer references, and maintenance of the underlying CIPP/US + CIPM/CIPT.
ABA-accredited privacy law specialty for US attorneys; small holder base