About the certification


The ISO/IEC 29151:2017 establishes control objectives, controls and guidelines for implementing controls, to meet the requirements identified by a risk and impact assessment related to the protection of personally identifiable information (PII). The Personal Data Protection Foundation (ISO/IEC 29151) is certification intended for professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of the ISO/IEC 29151. This certification exam is based on the ISO/IEC 29151 International Standard. The exam includes topics such as Scope of the ISO/IEC 29151, Normative References, Terms and definitions, Objective for the protection of PII, Requirement for the protection of PII, Controls, Selecting controls, Developing organization specific guidelines, Life cycle considerations, Information security policies, Organization of information security, Human resource security, Asset management, Access control, Cryptography, Physical and environmental security, Operations security, Communications security, System acquisition, development and maintenance, Supplier relationships, Information security incident management, Information security aspects of business continuity management, and Compliance.

The Personal Data Protection Foundation (ISO/IEC 29151) certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 20 questions and the passing score is 70%. Candidates will have 30 minutes to complete the exam.

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Exam details


Exam code

ITC-078

Launch date

January 31, 2023

Exam description

The Personal Data Protection Foundation (ISO/IEC 29151) exam tests the candidate knowledge of the ISO/IEC 29151.

Current version

1.0

Exam format

Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book

Number of questions

20 questions

Passing score

70% (14 out of 20)

Exam duration

30 minutes

Level

Foundation

Languages

English and Portuguese

Exam description

Scope of the ISO/IEC 29151, Normative References, Terms and definitions, Objective for the protection of PII, Requirement for the protection of PII, Controls, Selecting controls, Developing organization specific guidelines, Life cycle considerations, Information security policies, Organization of information security, Human resource security, Asset management, Access control, Cryptography, Physical and environmental security, Operations security, Communications security, System acquisition, development and maintenance, Supplier relationships, Information security incident management, Information security aspects of business continuity management, and Compliance.

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

Bloom's Taxonomy

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

• ISO/IEC 29151:2017 Information technology - Security techniques - Code of practice for personally identifiable information protection.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in Privacy and Data Protection

Validity period

Lifetime

Exam Content Outline


   Domains Weight

1. Scope of the ISO/IEC 29151

5%

2. Terms and definitions

20%

3. Controls for PII protection

60%

4. Annex A Extended control set for PII protection

15%

   Total

100%

How to get certified


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Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

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Register for your online proctored exam.

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Take your online proctored exam in the comfort of your home or office.

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Congratulations! You are certified!

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Frequently Asked Questions


  • How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?

    All exams are available for $150 USD each. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency exchange rates.

  • Are there any prerequisites to take the exams?

    There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.

  • What is the exam retake policy?

    If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).

  • How do I register for an Online Proctored Exam?

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  • Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?

    Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.

  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

  • Where can I take the exams?

    Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

  • Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?

    ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.

  • How can a potential employer verify my certifications?

    Your employer can verify your certification on our certification verification page. Your certification number will be needed in order to process the verification.

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