PRIVACY AND DATA

PROTECTION
CERTIFICATION
SCHEMA AND
SUMMARY
JULY, 2020
PRIVACY AND

DATA

PROTECTION

CERTIFICATION SUMMARY

GLOBAL COMPETENCE
FRAMEWORK
 CERTIFICATION DEFINITION

This advanced level certification on privacy and data protection will provide
professionals with an understanding of personal data and information, the background
and principles of data protection, the consequences of not adhering to applicable laws
and regulations, and employees’ responsibilities with respect to data protection. The
Data Protection certification available is adapted for various industries, regional laws
and jurisdictions.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The certification is ideal for Data Protection Officers (DPOs), Privacy Officers, Security Officers,
Business Continuity Managers, Data Controllers, Data Protection Auditors, Legal / Compliance
Officers and HR managers.

AQONTA DATA PROTECTION CERTIFICATION SCHEMA

NA NA
Pre-requisite

40 questions 80 questions
Exam information 60 minutes 120 minutes
multiple choice multiple choice

Maintaining 60 CRPs
NA
certification every 3 years

Competency
5 10
credits

Training and Available via Available via

exam fee CTPs CTPs

"The certification provided a detailed knowledge and skills to practice data

privacy protections both in the US (HIPAA, CCPA, COPPA) and Europe (GDPR). I
NEVER STOP
would highly recommend for anyone trying to master the regimes of data
BUILDING
privacy".
YOUR
CAREER
- Data Protection credential holder
COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction and checklist to Data Protection

Scope of application of GDPR
Organizational requirements
Material requirements
Rights of data subjects
Interaction with supervisory authorities
Enforcements and fines under GDPR
National peculiarities
Special data processing activities
Practical implementation of the requirements under the GDPR
The FTC, Privacy and Compliance
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Implementing HIPAA: The notice requirement, access to records, uses, disclosures,
national priorities and minimum necessary.

TOP 5 REASONS TO GET CERTIFIED

Credibility - Certifications validate knowledge and skills required to excel in your role.
Aqonta certifications are recognized globally and is adapted in major corporations in
the industry.
Competitive advantage - Get the competitive advantage to grow your career faster.
Aqonta certification holders earn an average 28% more than their peers.
Stay relevant - Developed by leaders and practitioners, the certification council works
round the year to implement high quality and current standards in the industry.
Vendor neutral - The framework can be tailored to any industry and organizations of
any scale.
Continually improve - By earning and maintaining your certification you continually
develop your skills, knowledge and abilities.

GLOBAL COMPETENCE PROGRAM

Your certificate demonstrates your expertise and knowledge. Aqonta Global

Competence Program is structured to boost confidence in employers and brings more
visibility to your career achievements. Earn your competence badge and increase your
credibility and worthiness to your employers. 

NEVER STOP "The competence badge was a game changer in my job search. I
BUILDING received more interview calls after I included my skill report and verified
YOUR badge earned from the competence program. The recruiters were able
CAREER to verify my achievements and potential. It certainly increased my
credibility in the job market".

- Global Competence Program member

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