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€530 - €810

€530 - €810
Live Online
14 CPD Units | 14 Hours
HRDA Subsidised
The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience
Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.
EIMF subject-matter experts deliver engaging and interactive courses across a broad spectrum of areas, that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen environment. Read more
Course Overview
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is considered the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years. The regulation protects the data of all EU subjects regardless of the country in which they reside or the platform on which their data resides.
EU Data protection law has been transformed and GDPR is now fully enforceable in the Cyprus and the rest of the world. Under GDPR, the requirements to justify and document your personal data processing are onerous and the penalties for non-compliance will be substantial.
Wherever personal data is collected, stored, used, and finally deleted or destroyed, privacy concerns arise. With the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the Council of the European Union aims to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the European Union (EU). This regulation affects every organization that processes personal data of EU citizens.
The EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Foundation certification covers the main subjects related to the GDPR. The new standard in the ISO/IEC 27000 series: ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Security Techniques – Extension to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 for Privacy Information Management – Requirements and Guidelines is useful for organizations that want to show compliance with the GDPR. The content of the new ISO standard helps fulfill the GDPR obligations to organizations regarding the processing of personal data.
Training Objective
The EXIN General Data Protection Foundation training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the GDPR’s Principles, rights terminology, and compliance mechanisms. Candidates will learn how to plan a risk adverse, change driven, continuous and well thought through compliance programme with applicable accountability management of multifaceted roles like Data Protection Officer (DPO), Data Controller, and Data Processor under the GDPR.
Our course will prepare participants for the EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Foundation Certificate exam. EXIN, founded in 1984 on an initiative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands, is the largest provider of internationally recognised ICT certification programmes.
Training Outline
Privacy and data protection fundamentals & regulations
Definitions
Personal data
Legitimate grounds and purpose limitation
Further requirements for legitimate processing of personal data
Rights of data subjects
Data breach and related procedures
Organising data protection
Importance of data protection for the organisation
Supervisory authority
Personal data transfer to third countries
Binding Corporate rules and data protection in contracts
Practice of data protection
Data protection by design and by default related to information security
Data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
Personal data in use
Who Should Attend
All professionals who must have an understanding of data protection and European legal requirements as defined in the GDPR. This certification is tailored to:
data protection officers (DPOs)
compliance officers
security officers
HR staff
process and project managers
CPD Recognition
This programme may be approved for up to 14 CPD units in GDPR and Privacy Management. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.
Course Bundle
Register to both the EXIN Foundation and Professional Certificate training courses at EIMF and enjoy a special discount.
Certification and Exam
The exam fee is included in the total course price. If you choose to take the exam at our exam center you will need to inform us, so we can make necessary arrangements.
EIMF, as an EXIN Accredited Training Provider and Exam Centre, is offering preparation courses and examinations to become a Privacy & Data Protection Practitioner, starting with this Foundation Certificate.
EXIN Anywhere | EXIN Anywhere lets you take the exam for your certification online. This means taking your exam at a time and location convenient to you. So this can be at home, in a meeting room at the office or in any other secluded space where else you feel comfortable. The only conditions are that you have an internet connection, a laptop that meets the requirements and that there is no one else in the room with you. Learn more.
Examination Details
Examination type: Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions: 40
Pass mark: 65% (26/40)
Open book: No
Notes: No
Electronic equipment/aides permitted: No
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Exam fee is subject to change at any time at EXIN’s discretion and without prior notice. Accordingly, EIMF will charge candidates based on the applicable fees in effect at the time of registration.”
Any discount applies only to the course fee.
The Rules and Regulations for EXIN’s examinations apply to this exam.
Download Exam Syllabus here.
Certified EXIN Data Protection Officer (DPO) Career Path Option
1. EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Foundation (mandatory)
2. EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001*
3. EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Professional (mandatory)
* EXIN Information Security Foundation: This can be from an external party. If you currently hold the Certification of Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) from IAPP or the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation certification from PECB you can fast-track your path to becoming
In-house Training
For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.

Olympios Christofi
Olympios Christofi is a Founding Partner at Christofi, Meraklis & Associates LLC and an experienced trainer, specializing in GDPR and Cyprus Employment Law. A member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 2016, Olympios also serves as President of the Cyprus Bar Association Labour Law Committee and holds multiple accreditations, including as an HRDA Approved Trainer, Accredited Mediator and EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Practitioner. Olympios is a PHD candidate in the field of Employment Law and GDPR issues.
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To receive the subsidy, eligible persons must attend at least 75% of the course.
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Yes. ALL participants attending HRDA-approved courses must have an ERMIS profile, whether applying for the subsidy or not.
You can create or access your ERMIS profile here: https://ermis.anad.org.cy/
After booking your course through the EIMF website, you must also register through ERMIS, provided that the required profile(s) have already been created.
You must register through your personal ERMIS profile.
For example: If your organisation includes multiple companies, make sure each participant is registered under the correct company profile.
Around one week before the course starts (or immediately after booking if you register less than one week before the course), we will email you the HRDA course details and instructions on how to complete your ERMIS registration.
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To receive the subsidy, eligible persons must attend at least 75% of the course. Check-ins and check-outs reflect actual attendance.