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EXIN PDPF Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EXIN |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation |
| Exam Number: | PDPF |
| Available Languages: | Dutch, English, Portuguese, Chinese |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40) |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based, Paper-based, Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Related Certifications: | Certified EXIN Data Protection Officer (DPO) EXIN Information Security Foundation (ISFS) EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Professional (PDPP) |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Available as computer-based or paper-based examination through EXIN-accredited exam providers and testing centers. |
| Pre Condition: | No prerequisites required. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.exin.com/data-protection-security/exin-privacy-and-data-protection/exin-privacy-and-data-protection-foundation |
EXIN PDPF Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Organizing Data Protection | 35% | - Data Protection Authorities
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| Topic 2: Practice of Data Protection | 20% | - Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default
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| Topic 3: Privacy Fundamentals and Regulation | 45% | - Personal Data
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EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most
What is the EXIN PDPF exam?
The PDPF exam is the official EXIN exam behind the Exin Privacy & Data Protection certification, validating the skills measured by the EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation credential. It sits at the Foundation level of the EXIN certification program. It also connects to EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Professional (PDPP), EXIN Information Security Foundation (ISFS), Certified EXIN Data Protection Officer (DPO), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the PDPF exam, and how much time do I get?
The PDPF exam contains 40 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
Are there any prerequisites for the PDPF exam?
No prerequisites required. Requirements can change when EXIN revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the PDPF practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free PDPF PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if EXIN revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the PDPF exam, and how is my order delivered?
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What topics are covered in the PDPF exam?
The EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation exam blueprint is organized into 3 domains. The first three are:
- Organizing Data Protection — 35% of the exam
- Privacy Fundamentals and Regulation — 45% of the exam
- Practice of Data Protection — 20% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation Sample Questions:
Question 1
What is the definition of Supervisory Authority according to the GDPR?
A. Individual or legal entity that, individually or in conjunction with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
B. Individual or legal entity that is not authorized to process personal data
C. An independent public authority created by a Member State.
D. Individual or legal entity processing personal data on behalf of the person responsible for processing personal data.
Question 2
What is the definition of privacy related to the General Data protection Regulation (GDPR)?
A. A situation in which one is not observed or distributed by the government or uninvited people.
B. The right to respect for a person's private and family life, his home and his correspondence.
C. The fundamental right to respect a person's physical and mental integrity.
D. The right to be protected against unsolicited intrusion into a computer or network and the processing of personal data by third parties.
Question 3
A company's director's notebook is accidentally wet, which permanently damages the equipment so that it cannot recover its data.
The lost data concerned the financial reports of the company. What happened in this case according to GDPR?
A. A security incident
B. A vulnerability
C. A data violation
D. A threat
Question 4
A gentleman has a loan denied by the bank's system that he has been a customer for many years. He is disgusted, because the loan would make it possible to hold the wedding of his only granddaughter.
He contacts the bank and asks for explanations. He wants to know exactly why his loan was denied and based on what information.
What right is required by the data subject according to the GDPR?
A. Right to rectification
B. Data subject's right of access
C. Right to limitation of treatment
D. Right to object and automated individual decision-making
Question 5
A natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal dat a. Which role in data protection is defined here?
A. Controller
B. Supervisory authority
C. Third party
D. Processor
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: A |


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