About the certification
The Privacy Essentials (ISO/IEC 29100) is an entry-level certification intended for professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of privacy. The Privacy Essentials certification exam is based on ISO/IEC 29100:2011 Information technology - Security techniques - Privacy framework standard. The privacy framework is intended to help organizations define their privacy safeguarding requirements related to PII within an ICT environment by specifying a common privacy terminology, defining the actors and their roles in processing PII, describing privacy safeguarding requirements, and referencing known privacy principles.
This exam includes topics such as privacy terms and definitions, terminology, elements of the privacy framework, actors and roles (controllers and processors), privacy safeguarding requirements, privacy policies, privacy controls, and privacy principles for information technology (consent, purpose legitimacy, collection limitation, data minimization, use, retention and disclosure, accuracy, openness, transparency, accountability, information security, and privacy compliance).
The Privacy Essentials (ISO/IEC 29100) certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 20 questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 30 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of privacy and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam details
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Exam code |
ITC-046 |
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Launch date |
December 21, 2019 |
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Exam description |
The Privacy Essentials (ISO/IEC 29100) exam tests the candidate knowledge in privacy. |
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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 |
20 questions |
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Passing score |
70% (14 out of 20) |
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Exam duration |
30 minutes |
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Level |
Foundation |
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Languages |
English |
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Exam description |
Privacy terms and definitions (anonymization, anonymized data, consent, opt-in, personally identifiable information, controller, principal, processor, privacy breach, privacy controls, privacy policy, privacy principles, privacy risk, privacy risk assessment, privacy safeguarding requirements, privacy stakeholder, processing of PII, pseudonymization, sensitive PII, and third party), terminology, elements of the privacy framework, actors and roles (controllers and processors), privacy safeguarding requirements, privacy policies, privacy controls, regulations (GDPR and PIPEDA) and privacy principles for information technology (consent, purpose legitimacy, collection limitation, data minimization, use, retention and disclosure, accuracy, openness, transparency, accountability, information security, and privacy compliance). |
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Recommended reading |
• ISO/IEC 29100:2011 - Information technology — Security techniques — Privacy framework |
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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 |
How to get certified
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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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How do I register for an Online Proctored Exam?
Visit the Online Proctored Exam registration page to find complete instructions.
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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?
Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
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Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?
ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.
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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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