Privacy & Data Protection Essentials Courseware - English. Ruben Zeegers
1. Overview
EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Essentials (PDPE.EN)
Scope
EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Essentials (PDPE) is a certification that validates a professional’s knowledge about organizing the protection of personal data, the EU rules and regulations regarding data protection.
Summary
Wherever personal data is collected, stored, used, and finally deleted or destroyed, privacy concerns arise. With the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the Council of the European Union attempts to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the European Union (EU). This regulation affects every organization that processes EU personal data. PDPF covers the main subjects related to the GDPR.
Context
The EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Essentials (PDPE) is part of the EXIN qualification program Privacy and Data Protection. The Essentials exam is a subset of the Foundation exam. It cannot be used to gain access to the Practitioner exam, but is meant for those that need a basic understanding of the GDPR.
Target group
Everyone that wants or needs to have a basic understanding of data protection and European legal requirements as defined in the GDPR. The Essentials exam is exceptionally suitable for everyone that needs to make informed decisions regarding the privacy and data protection of their own data.
Requirements for certification
• Successful completion of the EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Essentials exam.
Examination details
| Examination type: | Multiple-choice questions |
| Number of questions: | 20 questions |
| Pass mark: | 65% |
| Open book/notes: | No |
| Electronic equipment/aides permitted: | No |
| Time allotted for examination: | 30 minutes |
The Rules and Regulations for EXIN’s examinations apply to this exam.
Bloom level
The EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Essentials certification tests candidates at Bloom Level 1 and Level 2 according to Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy:
• Bloom Level 1: Remembering – relies on recall of information. Candidates will need to absorb, remember, recognize and recall. This is the building block of learning before candidates can move on to higher levels.