About the certification


The ISO/IEC 29100:2024 provides a privacy framework which specifies a common privacy terminology, defines the actors and their roles in processing personally identifiable information (PII), describes privacy safeguarding considerations, and provides references to known privacy principles for information technology.
The Privacy Framework (ISO/IEC 29100:2024) Foundation is a certification intended for professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of the ISO/IEC 29100:2024 standard.

This exam includes topics such as Scope of the ISO/IEC 29100:2024, Terms and Definitions, Elements of the Privacy Framework, Actors and Roles, Interactions, Recognizing PII, Privacy Safeguarding Requirements, Privacy Policies, Privacy Controls, and Privacy Principles (Consent and Choice, Purpose Legitimacy and Specification, Collection Limitation, Data Minimization, Use, Retention and Disclosure Limitation, Accuracy and Quality, Openness, Transparency and Notice, Individual Participation and Access, Accountability, Information Security, and Privacy Compliance).

The Privacy Framework (ISO/IEC 29100:2024) 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 ISO/IEC 29100:2024 and advance your career in Privacy. Register for your online exam now!






Privacy Foundation (ISO/IEC 29100)

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-112

Launch date

May 31, 2024

Exam description

The Privacy Framework (ISO/IEC 29100:2024) Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge of the ISO/IEC 29100:2024 standard.

Current version

1.0

Exam format

Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book

Number of questions

40 questions

Passing score

70% (28 out of 40)

Exam duration

60 minutes

Level

Foundation

Languages

English

Exam description

The exam covers topics as Scope of the ISO/IEC 29100:2024, Terms and Definitions, Elements of the Privacy Framework, Actors and Roles, Interactions, Recognizing PII, Privacy Safeguarding Requirements, Privacy Policies, Privacy Controls, and Privacy Principles (Consent and Choice, Purpose Legitimacy and Specification, Collection Limitation, Data Minimization, Use, Retention and Disclosure Limitation, Accuracy and Quality, Openness, Transparency and Notice, Individual Participation and Access, Accountability, Information Security, and Privacy Compliance).

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

Bloom's Taxonomy

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

Recommended reading

• ISO/IEC 29100:2024(en) Information technology - Security techniques - Privacy framework

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in Data Privacy and Data Protection

Validity period

Lifetime

Exam Content Outline


   Domains Weight

1. Scope of the ISO/IEC 29100:2024

15%

2. Terms and definitions

25%

3. Elements of the Privacy Framework

20%

4. Privacy Principles

40%

   Total

100%

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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!

Stackable Certifications


Earn 4 certifications and receive an integrator certification (designation).

Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001)

Privacy Information Mgmt Foundation (ISO/IEC 27701)

Privacy Foundation (ISO/IEC 29100)

GDPR Foundation (GDPRF)

Certified Privacy Officer (CPO)

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