This episode of Serious Privacy, co-host Ralph O’Brien joins Dr. K Royal of Outschool while Paul Breitbarth is on vacation for 3 weeks. This week, Dr. K and Ralph discuss certifications and the role of the DPO. Specifically, Ralph is a trainer for IAPP certification exams and we have had quite a few questions on certification exams and credentials. Key links: IAPP certification exams in generalCIPP CIPMCIPTFellow of Information PrivacyCDPO/BR and CDPO/FRJoin us as we discuss so much around certifications and on the job practicalities. As always, if you have comments or questions, let us know - LinkedIn, Twitter @podcastprivacy @euroPaulB @heartofprivacy @trustArc and email seriousprivacy@trustarc.com. Please do like and write comments on your favorite podcast act so other professionals can find us easier.  As always, if you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn, Twitter @podcastprivacy @euroPaulB @heartofprivacy and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! #heartofprivacy #seriousprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecuritylaw #CPO #DPO