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About BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection

BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection · US

Key exam facts

Provider
BCS; Pearson VUE
Format
Supervised, closed-book multiple-choice examination; the syllabus permits digital or paper delivery. This record covers the English v3.9 examination.
Exam questions
Total questions: 40.
Time limit
60 minutes; adjustments/additional time may be requested under BCS policy.
Passing score
26/40 (65%)

Topics covered

  • An introduction to the history of data protection in the UK (6%)

    • Personal data rights in the UK and EU
    • Territorial scope and jurisdiction of the UK GDPR

  • Principles of data protection and applicable terminology (15%)

    • Key terminology and definitions
    • Data protection principles

  • Lawful bases for processing personal data (10%)

    • Lawful bases under Article 6 UK GDPR
    • Conditions for processing special category data

  • Accountability principle (21.5%)

    • Accountability obligations and controller responsibility
    • Purpose and legal requirement of a DPIA
    • DPIA process and prior consultation
    • Records of processing activity
    • Privacy notices
    • Data protection by design and by default
    • Information security measures
    • Designation, position and tasks of the DPO
    • DPO compliance monitoring

  • Obligations of controllers, joint controllers and data processors (7.5%)

    • Controller and processor obligations

  • International data transfers under EU and UK GDPR (7.5%)

    • UK GDPR data transfers and transfers to and from the EU

  • Data subject rights (12.5%)

    • Key rights granted to individuals
    • Other information requests: FOI and EIR
    • Impact of AI on data rights

  • Independent supervisory authorities (ISAs) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (7.5%)

    • Role of ISAs under EU GDPR
    • Role of the ICO and transition to the Information Commission

  • Breaches, enforcement and liability (7.5%)

    • Personal data breach reporting
    • ICO enforcement powers
    • Liabilities

  • Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003 and subsequent amendments (5%)

    • Relationship between UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and PECR in marketing

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Supervised, closed-book multiple-choice examination; the syllabus permits digital or paper delivery. This record covers the English v3.9 examination.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 40.

How long is the exam?

60 minutes; adjustments/additional time may be requested under BCS policy.

What is the passing score?

26/40 (65%)

Official sources and references

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