• Providing Training in Data Privacy in Bahrain through IAPP

Manama: The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), a leading training and development provider in the region, announced it is an Official Training Partner of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource, to offer key privacy training courses to professionals in Bahrain.

“There is an increasing demand for trained privacy professionals across the globe, and with this new partnership, we are able to offer gold-standard training and certification around the world to meet those demands,” said J. Trevor Hughes, IAPP President and CEO. He also added, “With the BIBF now offering data privacy training in the Kingdom of Bahrain, we’re expanding the reach of our programmes to deliver top-tier trainings and credentials across legal, tech, policy sectors and more.”

The IAPP developed and launched the only globally recognised credentialing programmes in information privacy, including the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), the Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), and the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), which will start in February 2023. These certifications are leading privacy qualifications for thousands of professionals around the world who serve the data protection, information auditing, information security, legal compliance and/or risk management needs of their organisations.

Director of the BIBF, Dr. Ahmed Al Shaikh said, “In line with the Kingdom’s direction to enable data protection and privacy, the BIBF is committed towards training and upskilling privacy professionals in Bahrain. As the Bahrain Data Protection Law (BDPL) comes into effect, we are pleased to support individuals, professionals, and organisations across all industries by transferring premium privacy practices and knowledge from IAPP training courses to help ensure compliance with international leading practices and help advance the privacy profession in Bahrain."

Head of Digital Transformation & Project Management Centre at the BIBF, Ms. Maryam Majed stated, “We believe in the need for a holistic approach to tackling Privacy – one that addresses people, processes, and technologies. Becoming an Official Training Partner of IAPP, we’re well-equipped to offer value-driven training around Privacy Management and excited about the road ahead.”

The cost of each training includes an IAPP membership offering access to an expansive professional community, plus a wealth of privacy information and resources, including exclusive content and tools, expert analysis, legislative alerts, and original reporting.

To learn more about the IAPP’s certifications offered by the BIBF, please visit www.bibf.com.

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About the IAPP

The International Association of Privacy Professionals is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource. Founded in 2000, the IAPP is a not-for-profit organization that helps define, promote and improve the privacy profession globally. More information about the IAPP is available at iapp.org.

About BIBF

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) is the leading provider of education and training in the region and is affiliated with the Central Bank of Bahrain. The Institute plays a vital role in the training and development of human capital in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arabian Gulf region, and the Middle East and North Africa.

The Institute is committed to excellence in providing education and training in all major business disciplines, and is an official partner of many institutions globally in providing thought leadership, evaluation and training in:

  • Banking and Financial Services,
  • Islamic Banking,
  • Executive Development,
  • Accounting and Finance,
  • Academic studies,
  • Leadership and management,
  • supply chain management,
  • insurance,
  • Digital transformation and project management;

This leads to integrated solutions for the business sector.

For more information please call the following numbers:
Marketing and Communication Department:
media@bibf.com