The Institute of Information Management (IIM)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>CDPO Re-Certification process ensures that Certified Data Protection Officers:<\/font>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaintain current competence<\/strong> in data protection, privacy, and information governance\n\n\n\nEngage in continuous professional development (CPD)\n\n\n\nUphold ethical, legal, and professional standards\n\n\n\nRemain aligned with evolving regulatory frameworks, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023\n\n\n\n\n A candidate is eligible to apply for re-certification if they:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nHold a valid or recently expired IIM CDPO certificate\n\n\n\nHave completed the minimum CPD requirement (20 CPD points) <\/strong> within the certification year\n\n\n\nHave not been subject to disciplinary sanctions affecting certification status\n\n\n\n\n Applicants must compile the following:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCompleted Re-Certification Application Form\n\n\n\nCPD Evidence Portfolio, <\/strong> including, CPD Log \/ Record, certificates of attendance or completion, evidence of publications, speaking engagements etc\n\n\n\nValid Identification (required for verification)\n\n\n\nDeclaration of Professional Conduct & Compliance\n\n\n\nProof of Payment<\/strong> of applicable maintenance fee\n\n\n\n\n Applications shall be submitted via:<\/font>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Email:<\/strong> certification@iim-africa.org<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n Subject line format:<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n IIM CDPO Re-Certification Application \u2013 [Full Name] \u2013 [Certificate Number]<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n The IIM Certification Unit shall:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nReview CPD activities for relevance, authenticity, and completeness\n\n\n\nValidate CPD points claimed against IIM CPD Framework\n\n\n\nConduct spot audits where necessary\n\n\n\n\n Possible Outcomes:<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCPD Fully Met \u2192<\/strong> Proceed to approval\n\n\n\nCPD Shortfall Identified \u2192 <\/strong>Applicant notified to complete outstanding CPD\n\n\n\nCPD Non-Compliant \u2192 <\/strong>Application deferred or declined\n\n\n\n\n Upon satisfactory CPD verification, applicants must pay the applicable fee:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nIIM Accredited Members:<\/strong> \u20a6100,000\n\n\n\nNon-IIM Members:<\/strong> \u20a6150,000\n\n\n\n\n Payment confirmation must be submitted before final approval.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once all requirements are met:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRe-Certification is approved by the IIM Certification Authority<\/strong>\n\n\n\nIIM CDPO certificate<\/strong> validity date updated with same certificate number \n\n\n\nCertificate holder status is updated in the IIM Register of Certified Professionals\n\n\n\n\n If a certificate expires before re-certification:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/strong>SN<\/strong>\n\n\nStatus<\/strong>\n\n\nRequirement<\/strong>\n\n\n\n\n1.\n\n\nShort Lapse (\u2264 3 months)\n\n\nCPD completion + Reinstatement + Recertification fee\n\n\n\n\n2.\n\n\nExtended Lapse (> 3 months)\n\n\nAdditional CPD, assessment, or conditions\n\n\n\n\n3.\n\n\nSevere Non-Compliance\n\n\nPossible re-examination or re-application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n IIM reserves the right to determine reinstatement conditions on a case-by-case basis.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n All applicants must formally declare that they:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nContinue to adhere to IIM\u2019s Code of Ethics\n\n\n\nHave complied with applicable data protection laws\n\n\n\nHave not misrepresented certification status\n\n\n\nWill uphold professional integrity throughout the certification period\n\n\n\n\n False declarations may result in suspension or withdrawal of certification.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants may submit appeals relating to:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCPD assessment decisions\n\n\n\nRe-Certification outcomes\n\n\n\n\n Appeals must be submitted in writing to: certification@iim-africa.org <\/strong>(within 14 days of notification).<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n All re-certification correspondence shall be conducted through:<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nInstitute of Information Management (IIM)<\/strong>\n\n\n\nEmail: <\/strong>certification@iim-africa.org.\n\n\n\nWebsite: <\/strong>www.iim-africa.org.\n\n\n\nPhone: <\/strong>+234 808 377 3640\n\n\n\n\n This re-certification process is issued under the authority of the Institute of Information Management (IIM)<\/strong>\u00a0and is subject to periodic review to reflect regulatory, professional, and institutional developments.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n …from Information to 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Re-Certification Cycle<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nValidity Period:<\/strong> 12 months from date of issuance\n\n\n\nRe-Certification Frequency: <\/strong>Annual\n\n\n\nGrace Period:<\/strong> Read more on IIM re-certification policy and compliance status\n\n\n\n\n
3. Eligibility for Re-Certification<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u00a04. Re-Certification Application Timeline<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/strong>SN<\/strong>\n\n\nStage<\/strong>\n\n\nTimeline<\/strong>\n\n\n\n\n1.\n\n\nApplication Window Opens\n\n\n60 days before certificate expiry\n\n\n\n\n2.\n\n\nRecommended Submission\n\n\nAt least 30 days before expiry\n\n\n\n\n3.\n\n\nFinal Submission Deadline\n\n\nOn or before expiry date\n\n\n\n\n\n4.\n\n\nLate Applications\n\n\nSubject to reinstatement conditions\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Step-by-Step Re-Certification Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prepare Required Documentation<\/span><\/font><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Step 2:\u00a0Submit Re-Certification Application<\/span><\/font><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Step 3:\u00a0Acknowledgement of Application<\/span><\/font><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\nIIM will issue an acknowledgement email <\/strong>within 5 working days\n\n\n\nApplicants may be contacted for clarification or additional documentation\n\n\n\n\n
Step 4:\u00a0CPD Review & Verification<\/span><\/font><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Step 5:\u00a0Payment of Certification Maintenance Fee<\/span><\/font><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Re-Certification Approval & Issuance<\/span><\/font><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6. Late Renewal & Reinstatement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Professional Conduct Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Roles & Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Candidate\/Applicant<\/span><\/font><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\nMaintain CPD records\n\n\n\nSubmit accurate and verifiable documentation\n\n\n\nMeet renewal timelines and financial obligations\n\n\n\n\n
IIM Certification Unit<\/span><\/font><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\nVerify CPD and documentation\n\n\n\nMaintain certification records\n\n\n\nIssue renewal decisions and certificates\n\n\n\n\n
9. Appeals & Complaints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
10. Official Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
11. Policy Authority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n