Barry Mirrer, Head of Quality Assurance, PROMETRIKA Has Earned CIPP/E Certification

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barry Mirrer, Head of Quality Assurance, PROMETRIKA, has earned the ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Mr. Mirrer has been involved with addressing privacy concerns, particularly those related to clinical trials and patient privacy, and providing privacy and security training to organizations for over 15 years. Besides his Quality Assurance responsibilities, he serves as the Data Protection Officer for PROMETRIKA.

Privacy professionals are the arbiters of trust in today’s data-driven global economy. They help organizations manage rapidly evolving privacy threats and mitigate the potential loss and misuse of information assets. The IAPP is the first organization to publicly establish standards in professional education and testing for privacy and data protection. IAPP privacy certification is internationally recognized as a reputable, independent program that professionals seek and employers demand.

The CIPP is the global standard in privacy certification. Developed and launched by the IAPP with leading subject matter experts, the CIPP is the world’s first broad-based global privacy and data protection credentialing program. The CIPP/E is the first professional credential specific to European data protection professionals that is part of a comprehensive, principles-based framework and knowledge base in information privacy. The CIPP/E encompasses pan-European and national data protection laws, the European model for privacy enforcement, key privacy terminology and practical concepts concerning the protection of personal data and trans-border data flows. Mirrer joins the ranks of professionals worldwide who currently hold one or more IAPP certifications.

“Our team members rigorously adhere to the regulations protecting sensitive clinical trial participant data. We are proud of Barry for completing certification in European privacy regulations and look forward to his continuing oversight of privacy and data protection efforts here at PROMETRIKA,” Miganush Stepanians, Ph.D.

About PROMETRIKA, LLC
Founded in 2003 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, PROMETRIKA is a leading full-service clinical research organization (CRO). Unique in its industry, the company utilizes a caring and collaborative approach to clinical development and execution. They are a cohesive, highly tenured team that prides itself on senior leadership involvement in all phases of a trial. PROMETRIKA’S services include clinical operations, drug safety, medical monitoring, data management, biostatistics and programming, medical writing, and regulatory strategy and submissions. They have collaborated on thousands of studies and helped a wide range of clients achieve new drug approvals by the U.S. FDA and European regulatory authorities.

About the IAPP
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) 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, support and improve the privacy profession globally. More information about the IAPP is available at www.iapp.org.