About the certification
The LGPD applies to all legal entities that process personal data, whether public or private, operating in Brazil or that supply goods or services to individuals located in Brazil. Companies must expressly seek consent from the owner of the data, informing them exactly what data is being collected, why, and for how long it will be stored. The LGPD Foundation is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
This exam includes topics such as basic concepts, terms and definitions (personal data, sensitive personal data, anonymized data, data subject, processing, anonymization and elimination), personal data processing agents (data controller and data processor), consent, international transfer of data, requirements for the processing of personal Data, processing of sensitive personal data, processing of personal data of children and adolescents, rights of the data subject, data protection officer, security and governance, administrative sanctions and Data Protection Supervisory Authority.
The LGPD Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of the LGPD and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam details
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Exam code |
ITC-034 |
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Launch date |
March 15, 2019 |
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Exam description |
The LGPD Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). |
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Current version |
1.0 |
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Exam format |
Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book |
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Number of questions |
40 questions |
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Passing score |
70% (28 out of 40) |
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Exam duration |
60 minutes |
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Level |
Foundation |
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Languages |
Portuguese (Brazilian) |
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Exam description |
Basic concepts, terms and definitions (personal data, sensitive personal data, anonymized data, data subject, processing, anonymization and elimination), personal data processing agents (data controller and data processor), consent, international transfer of data, requirements for the processing of personal Data, processing of sensitive personal data, processing of personal data of children and adolescents, rights of the data subject, data protection officer, security and governance, administrative sanctions and Data Protection Supervisory Authority. |
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RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
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Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
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Recommended reading |
• The Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) |
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Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
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Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Data Protection |
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Validity period |
Lifetime |
Exam Content Outline
| Domains | Weight |
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1. Preliminary provisions |
10% |
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2. Processing of personal data |
15% |
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3. Rights of the data subject |
20% |
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4. Processing of personal data by public authorities |
10% |
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5. International transfer of data |
10% |
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6. Personal data processing agents |
15% |
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7. Security and good practices |
10% |
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8. Administrative sanctions |
5% |
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9. The National Data Protection Authority |
5% |
Total | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Which languages are the exams available in?
Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.
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Where can I take the exams?
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Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?
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