CIPP/E exam — Information & Free Practice

The authority publishes question-count ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

• Introduction to European Data Protection — Official range: 7–13 questions (Practice allocation: 13.33%)

  • Origins and historical context of European data protection laws
  • Roles and functions of significant European Union institutions
  • Legislative framework underpinning European data protection principles
• European Data Protection Law and Regulation — Official range: 18–28 questions (Practice allocation: 30.67%)

  • Basic GDPR data protection concepts
  • Security of personal data
  • Data subjects' rights
• European Data Processing — Official range: 13–21 questions (Practice allocation: 22.67%)

  • Principles of European data processing
  • Lawful processing basis
  • Information provision obligations
  • International data transfers
• European Data Protection: Scope and Accountability — Official range: 8–18 questions (Practice allocation: 17.33%)

  • Territorial and material scope of the GDPR
  • GDPR accountability requirements
  • European data protection supervision and enforcement
  • Consequences for GDPR violations
• Compliance with European Data Protection Law and Regulation — Official range: 8–16 questions (Practice allocation: 16%)

  • Workplace and employment compliance
  • Surveillance activities compliance
  • Direct marketing compliance
  • Internet technology and communications compliance