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EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Foundation training

Master the fundamentals of personal data protection and the GDPR. Accessible training for everyone to understand the concepts, principles and obligations, and validate an internationally recognized certification.

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Why take this training?

Personal data protection has become a central issue for every organization. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) imposes strict obligations on every structure that processes personal data relating to natural persons.

The training EXIN EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Foundation gives you the solid foundations needed to understand this regulatory framework, speak the same language as your stakeholders and contribute concretely to your organization’s compliance. No prior skills are required: this training is designed to make the subject accessible to all professionals.

Learning objectives

Master the key concepts

Understand the concepts of personal data, processing, controller and processor.

Know the GDPR principles

Understand the major principles of lawfulness, purpose limitation, minimization and accountability.

Identify data subject rights

Know how to recognize data subject rights and understand the resulting obligations.

Place security and the DPO in context

Understand the role of the Data Protection Officer, data transfers and processing security.

Audience & prerequisites

This training is designed for any professional involved in personal data processing: HR, marketing, IT, legal and customer relations teams, or anyone wishing to acquire an initial understanding of data protection. It is perfectly suited to beginners.

Prerequisites: none. The training is designed to be accessible without prior knowledge of the GDPR or the legal field. It provides a solid foundation before considering, for DPO current or future DPO, the advanced level EXIN Data Protection Officer.

Delivery methods

The training combines theoretical input, concrete examples and practical exercises to anchor knowledge over time. Our approach is deliberately educational and progressive: each concept is illustrated by real situations to connect the regulatory framework with your professional day-to-day work. The training prepares you directly for the EXIN.

Program & modules

1

Fundamental concepts

Essential definitions: personal data, sensitive data, processing, controller and processor.

2

GDPR principles

The major principles governing data processing and the legal bases for lawful processing.

3

Data subject rights

Information, access, rectification, erasure, objection, portability: rights and their implementation.

4

Organizational obligations

Records of processing activities, accountability principle and obligations related to data protection.

5

Role of the DPO & transfers

Responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer and framework for data transfers outside the EU.

6

Processing security

Technical and organizational measures and management of personal data breaches.

Exam & certification

Multiple-choice exam

The exam EXIN takes the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire assessing understanding of the fundamentals.

Foundation certification

Passing the exam leads to the EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Foundation certification, recognized internationally.

A trusted partner

BCIT Formation, partner EXIN, supports you through to certification.

Practical information & terms

All useful information before registering for the EXIN Privacy & Data Protection Foundation.

Target objectives & skills

  • Master the key concepts of the GDPR (personal data, processing, controller, processor).
  • Understand the main principles: lawfulness, purpose limitation, minimization, accountability.
  • Identify data subject rights and the associated obligations.
  • Understand the role of the DPO, data transfers and processing security.

Target audience

Any professional involved in personal data processing (HR, marketing, IT, legal, customer relations), students and job seekers wishing to acquire an initial understanding of data protection.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites. The training is accessible without prior knowledge of the GDPR or the legal field.

Duration

14 hours, i.e. 2 days of training.

Delivery methods

Training available in person and remotely (virtual classroom). Inter-company and in-house sessions.

Price

On request (see details and sessions in the catalog). Student price: -50% upon presentation of proof. Prices are net of VAT (training exempt, Article 261-4-4°a of the French General Tax Code).

Funding

OPCO, France Travail or self-funding. We support you in preparing your funding file.

Payment terms

30% deposit on registration, balance paid before the training starts.

Access times

Varies depending on the training: contact us. Registrations are possible throughout the year.

Teaching methods

Theoretical input, concrete examples, practical cases and role-playing scenarios. Materials provided to each learner.

Assessment methods

Continuous assessment through multiple-choice questions, case studies and role-playing scenarios, followed by the official EXIN in multiple-choice questionnaire format.

Training certificate & certification

End-of-training certificate issued to each learner and, if the exam is passed, the EXIN internationally recognized Privacy & Data Protection Foundation certification.

Accessibility for people with disabilities

Our premises and teaching methods can be adapted. Contact us so we can review the necessary arrangements together. Disability contact : Corentin BARDIN, contact@bcit.fr / +33 6 46 80 05 85.

Results indicators

Overall satisfaction rate: 100%. Detailed satisfaction by training course is updated every 6 months and available in the training program (PDF).

↩ Withdrawal period

14 days for individuals (excluding immediate-access training already started); not applicable to professionals. See our terms and conditions.

Ready to validate your GDPR fundamentals?

Let’s discuss your needs and find the session that fits your pace. We support you from registration through to obtaining your certification.