ABOUT IDPI

Independent in approach.
Practical in purpose.

The Institute of Data Privacy and AI Governance of India (IDPI) is an independent, vendor-neutral, not-for-profit initiative of Paryoma Foundation, a Section 8 not-for-profit institution.

The Institute of Data Privacy and AI Governance of India (IDPI) is dedicated to advanced data privacy compliance and AI governance education.

Through its flagship professional credentials—Certified Privacy Governance Associate (CPGA) and Certified Privacy Implementation Professional (CPIP)—IDPI is developing education, examinations and competency assessment to prepare the next generation of privacy and AI governance leaders.

Our ambition is to become a premier independent institution for privacy and AI governance education, recognised for practical learning, credible assessment and professional capability.

CPGA and CPIP currently focus on privacy competencies and remain in development. AI governance learning and assessment pathways are also being developed.

OUR MISSION

Develop people who turn responsibility into practice.

Help organisations develop professionals who can translate privacy requirements and responsible AI principles into working processes, controls and evidence through education, competency assessment and applied learning.

OUR VISION

A trusted profession.
A responsible digital future.

To be a leading independent institution for privacy and AI governance capability, connecting people, learning, assessment, technology practice and industry needs.

OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONAL FACTS

IDPI at a glance.

Use these programme pages for the latest published information. Details described as proposed are not open for enrolment or examination booking.

Full name: The Institute of Data Privacy and AI Governance of India (IDPI)
Operator: Paryoma Foundation, a Section 8 not-for-profit institution
Institutional position: Independent, vendor-neutral, private initiative; not a government or regulatory authority
Privacy credentials: CPGA and CPIP are in development; award and examination arrangements are not yet final
AI governance: Learning and assessment pathways are in development; no named AI credential is announced
Programme enquiries: The current form prepares an unsent local draft; it does not register interest with IDPI

Information reviewed: 12 November 2026. Check the linked programme pages for current status.

OUR INSTITUTIONAL ROLE

Curriculum. Education.
Examinations. Professional capability.

Define the learning

Develop competency domains and learning outcomes that connect governance knowledge with practical organisational responsibilities.

Support preparation

Build learning resources, scenarios and educational formats for professionals and institutions.

Assess competence

Develop and conduct examinations and practical assessments appropriate to each credential’s intended level.

Connect with practice

Invite industry, faculty and academic perspectives to keep professional learning grounded in real needs.

VENDOR-NEUTRAL BY DESIGN

Learn the judgement.
Understand the choices.

Professional capability should travel across tools, platforms and organisations.

IDPI’s approach centres on competencies, processes and evidence, rather than proficiency in a single vendor’s products. Commercial tools may be discussed as examples; purchasing a particular vendor’s service is not presented as a prerequisite for certification.

GOVERNANCE & ASSESSMENT INTEGRITY

Clear principles.
Arrangements being developed.

IDPI intends to establish advisory participation, conflict-of-interest management and distinct responsibilities for education and certification decisions. These are planned arrangements, not a statement that appointments or operational processes are already in place.

Relevant expertise

Planned participation from practitioners, educators and subject-matter experts, with roles and appointments to be published when confirmed.

Impartial assessment

Intended separation of training from award decisions, supported by appropriate conflict management and candidate integrity policies.

Fair participation

Proposed accessibility, reasonable-adjustment, review and appeals processes to be published before applications open.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Develop your capability.
Shape responsible digital practice.

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Independent in approach.Practical in purpose.