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EXIN Privacy & Data Protection: Foundation Certificate in General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

EXIN Privacy & Data Protection: Foundation Certificate in General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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  • October 2026
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    €530 - €810
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Highlights

  • Live Online

  • 14 CPD Units | 14 Hours

  • HRDA Subsidised


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Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

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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.


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Facilitators

  • Olympios Christofi

    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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When will I receive my invoice?

    The invoice is issued on the day the course starts.

  • What payment methods are accepted?

    Payments can be made by bank transfer, cheque, or credit card.

  • When will my certificate be issued?

    Certificates are issued within 7–10 days after the course has been completed, provided that the invoice has been paid.

  • How can I access my certificate?

    Once your certificate has been issued, you will receive an automated email from Cademy notifying you that it is available.

    Click the Get Your Certificate button in the email to download your certificate.

    You can also access it from your Cademy account:

    1. Log in to your Cademy account from https://cademy.io
    2. Click on My Account from the top-right corner.
    3. From the drop-down menu select My Courses and Bookings.
    4. Choose the relevant course.
    5. Under Participants, click the three dots located next to your name. 
    6. Select Get Certificate.
  • Where can I access the course material?

    To access the course materials, such as presentations and recordings:

    1. Log in to your Cademy account from https://cademy.io
    2. Click on My Account from the top-right corner.
    3. From the drop-down menu select My Courses and Bookings.
    4. Choose the relevant course.
    5. Under Extra Details, you will find all the available course materials.
  • What is the HRDA?

    The Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) of Cyprus is a semi-government governmental organisation that supports the development of workforce skills through training and development initiatives. Eligible training programmes approved by the HRDA may qualify for a subsidy, reducing the participation cost for eligible organisations and individuals, subject to the HRDA's terms and conditions.

  • Who is eligible for the HRDA subsidy?

    The HRDA subsidy is available to:

    • Companies registered in Cyprus that are applying for their employees.
    • Unemployed individuals who meet the eligibility requirements (see the FAQ below for required documents).
    • Self-employed individuals registered as self-employed in their ERMIS profile.

    To receive the subsidy, eligible persons must attend at least 75% of the course. 

  • What is ERMIS?

    ERMIS is the online platform of the Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) of Cyprus, used for managing training programme registrations, participant details, subsidy applications, and attendance records. All participants attending HRDA-approved courses must have an ERMIS profile and use the platform’s attendance register to check in and check out during each course session. https://ermis.anad.org.cy/

  • What is the process for attending an HRDA-approved course?

    To attend an HRDA-approved course, you must:

    1. Register for the course through the EIMF website.
    2. Create the necessary ERMIS profile(s).
    3. Register for the course through ERMIS.
    4. Complete any additional HRDA requirements if you are applying for the subsidy as an unemployed or self-employed individual.
    5. Log onto ERMIS and check in through the relevant attendance register when you join the course session and check out when you leave each course session.

    See the FAQs below for detailed instructions.

  • Is an ERMIS profile required?

    Yes. ALL participants attending HRDA-approved courses must have an ERMIS profile, whether applying for the subsidy or not.

    • Companies applying for the HRDA subsidy for their employees:
    1. The company must have an ERMIS profile as a Legal Entity.
    2. The company must have their Employer role approved on the ERMIS system.
    3. Each participating employee, as well as a company authorised person and the company’s director, must have an ERMIS profile as a Natural Person
    4. The employees' and representatives’ profiles must be linked to the company's ERMIS profile.
    • All Individuals
    1. Must have an ERMIS profile as a Natural Person.

    You can create or access your ERMIS profile here: https://ermis.anad.org.cy/

  • How do I register for an HRDA-approved course through ERMIS?

    After booking your course through the EIMF website, you must also register through ERMIS, provided that the required profile(s) have already been created.

    • If you are registering as an individual:

    You must register through your personal ERMIS profile.

    • If a company is applying for the HRDA subsidy for its employees:
    1. Registration must be completed through the company’s ERMIS profile.
    2. The company profile used for registration must match the payroll company where each participant is employed.

    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.

  • What documents do unemployed individuals need to apply for the HRDA subsidy?

    When registering for the course through ERMIS, you must upload both of the following documents obtained from the Public Employment Service:

    1. A referral for participation in HRDA Multicompany courses (Παραπεμπτικό για Πολυεπιχειρησιακά Προγράμματα της ΑνΑΔ).
    2. An ES19 form confirming that you were unemployed from at least the course start date.
  • What do self-employed individuals need to do to apply for the HRDA subsidy?

    You must update your ERMIS profile:

    1. Log in to your ERMIS profile and select the Self-employed role from the available roles.
    2. Complete and submit the request.
    3. Once your request has been approved, you can register for courses and apply for the HRDA subsidy as a self-employed individual.

    When submitting your request, you must upload one of the following:

    1. A confirmation letter from the Social Insurance Services confirming acceptance of your registration as a self-employed person.
    2. A Confirmation letter from the Social Insurance Services confirming your self-employed status.
    3. Proof of payment of Social Insurance contributions for the most recent quarter (available through SISnet). 
  • Is the check-in and check-out process in ERMIS mandatory?

    Yes. All participants must log onto the ERMIS system and check onto the attendance register when they join a course session and check out when they leave a course session, as HRDA records attendance.

    To receive the subsidy, eligible persons must attend at least 75% of the course. Check-ins and check-outs reflect actual attendance.
     

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