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BCS PDP9 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Data Subject Rights | 15% | - Restriction of processing, data portability - Right to object and automated decision-making - Exemptions and limitations - Right to access, rectification, erasure |
| Topic 2: Roles and Responsibilities | 15% | - Data controllers and processors - Data Protection Officer (DPO) role - Joint controllers and representatives |
| Topic 3: Context and Legal Framework | 15% | - UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
|
| Topic 4: Lawful Basis and Special Categories | 15% | - Special category personal data - Criminal offence data - Six lawful bases for processing |
| Topic 5: Compliance and Enforcement | 10% | - Enforcement powers and penalties - Complaint handling and dispute resolution - PECR and related regulations |
| Topic 6: Transfers and Governance | 10% | - Data breach notification and response - Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) - International transfers and adequacy decisions |
| Topic 7: Data Protection Principles | 20% | - Storage limitation, integrity and confidentiality - Accountability principle - Lawfulness, fairness and transparency - Purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy |
PDP9 Preparation: Frequently Asked Questions
The PDP9 exam contains 40 questions to be answered within 90 minutes minutes. Rehearsing with a timer on ValidVCE trains you to pace each question instead of rushing at the end.
No mandatory prerequisites; Foundation Certificate in Data Protection recommended
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection material is developed by a dedicated research team whose members bring rich hands-on IT experience, including past work for international IT corporations. That background shapes both the questions and the way they are organized for study.
Each BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection question is drawn from a large body of technical knowledge and analyzed before it enters the bank. Questions that are no longer relevant to the current exam are removed, while new material is added as the exam evolves, so the set you study stays lean and current.
- Lawful Basis and Special Categories (15%)
- Context and Legal Framework (15%)
- Data Subject Rights (15%)
Begin with the topics where your confidence is lowest, then confirm the rest.
The passing score for PDP9 is 65% (26 out of 40), and the official exam fee is £230 (UK, includes remote proctoring fee; varies by region). Fixing these numbers in mind helps you plan both your study target and your budget.
The package includes 42 practice questions for the PDP9 exam, covering the current BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection objectives with verified answers.
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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection Sample Questions:
In the terms of their relevance under data protection legislation, how can CCTV images recorded in a supermarket BEST be described'?
- A. The GDPR is only engaged where these are accompanied by text or other identifier
- B. They are special category data as they identify special characteristics
- C. They are biometric data in the terms of the definition stipulated in the GDPR.
- D. They are personal data as they can be used to identify living human beings
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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In which of the following circumstances would Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR) NOT apply?
- A. Telephone marketing communications
- B. Text marketing communications.
- C. Email marketing communications
- D. Postal marketing communications.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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You are a consulting Data Protection Officer (DPO) for a holiday resort You have been asked to conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for them in advance of adopting a new HR management database.
While working through the DPIA, which of the following is NOT a requirement?
- A. Identify measures to mitigate the risks
- B. Describe the processing
- C. Publish any potential risks in your information notice.
- D. Sign off and record outcomes.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following statements are CORRECT about records of processing'?
A It must contain contact details for the Data Protection Officer where applicable.
B It must be submitted to the Information Commissioner's Office following every Data Protection ImpactAssessment C It is mandatory for all data processors D The controller or the processor a mustmakesthe record available to the supervisory authority on request
E. It must contain contact details for the supervisory authority
- A. A, C,andD
- B. A,C,andE
- C. B, C. and D
- D. A. C,D, and E
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Article 57 of the UK GDPR states that the tasks of the Commissioner include -Select the INCORRECT answer
- A. Adopting consistency findings in cross-border data protection cases
- B. Providing general guidance to clarify the law.
- C. Handling complaints raised by individuals/data subjects
- D. Advising UK Parliament on issues related to the protection of personal data
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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