EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation Practice Exam

The EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation certification validates your understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of data protection. It equips you with the essential knowledge to handle personal data responsibly, comply with relevant regulations, and contribute to an organization's data protection efforts.

Who should take the exam?

This certification is ideal for individuals seeking to:

• Demonstrate their understanding of key data protection concepts and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Contribute to data protection compliance initiatives within organizations of all sizes.
• Launch or advance their careers in data protection, privacy, or compliance roles.
• Gain a solid foundation for pursuing more advanced data protection certifications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Individuals with the EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation certification may be involved in various tasks, including:

• Identifying and understanding data protection regulations applicable to an organization's activities.
• Implementing data protection policies and procedures within their area of work.
• Conducting data protection awareness training for colleagues.
• Responding to data subject requests for access, rectification, erasure, and other rights.
• Participating in data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) to evaluate the potential impact of processing activities on individuals' privacy.
• Reporting data breaches to relevant authorities and affected individuals.

Exam Details:

• Exam Provider: EXIN
• Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Number of Questions: 40 
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Passing Score: 65%
• Delivery: Testing center or online proctored
  

Course Structure  

The topics of the EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Foundation exam are:

1. Understand Privacy fundamentals & regulation

• Learn the definitions and Historical Context 
• Understand the processing of Personal Data 
• Learn about Legitimate Grounds and Purpose Limitation 
• Understand the rights of Data Subjects
• Learn about Personal Data Breaches and Related Procedures 

2. Understand the process of Organizing data protection

• Understand the importance of Data Protection for the Organization
• Learn about Supervisory Authorities

3. Learn the practice of data protection

• Understand Quality Aspects