The Privacy and Access Council of Canada

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Apply for Certification

The world of Information Privacy and Access-to-Information is changing quickly with new technologies, laws, and expectations. Earning a PACC professional designation — Associate (AAPP), Chartered (CAPP), or Master (MAPP) — indicates to discerning employers, clients, and colleagues that:

  • You are actively practicing in the profession
  • You adhere to the PACC Code of Ethics
  • Your relevant skill, experience, and education meet or exceed the mandatory minimum levels set out by the National Advisory Committee
  • You engage in continuous professional development
  • You have met the other requirements outlined in the Certification Handbook
Qualification criteria

Examinations
Exams reflect the ability to study for and pass an exam, but are not a reliable indicator of skill, experience, or education. That is why PACC Professional Certification is based on a rigorous and unbiased process founded upon demonstrable skill + experience + education.

References
Candidates are required to submit a minimum of three professional references who can attest to their work experience as it relates to privacy, access, and data protection.

Apply for Certification

  1. Contact Us to request your certification package
  2. Complete and submit a Certification Application; and
  3. Log in and pay the certification fee.

If you cannot log in to submit the certification fee, your membership might be inactive. Contact membership_at_pacc-ccap_dot_cato verify your membership status.

The Certification Process