- Exam Code: GDPF
- Exam Name: BCS GDPR Update to Data Protection Foundation Certificate
- Updated: Oct 23, 2026
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| Certification Vendor: | BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BCS GDPR Update to Data Protection Foundation Certificate |
| Exam Number: | GDPF |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No expiry (lifelong, subject to legislative updates) |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40) |
| Exam Format: | Single-best answer, Closed-book, Multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Price: | £200 (approx, excludes VAT; varies by region) |
| Related Certifications: | BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | BCS Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | BCS Official Registration Pearson VUE Booking |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centres |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Basic knowledge of data protection or previous BCS Data Protection Foundation certification; no mandatory prerequisites |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/information-security-and-data-protection-certifications/ |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Management and Security | 10% | - Notification timelines to supervisory authorities - Communication to data subjects - Identifying and assessing personal data breaches |
| Lawful Bases for Processing | 12% | - Special categories of personal data - Conditions for consent and withdrawal - Identifying and applying lawful bases |
| Roles and Responsibilities | 15% | - Data processors and sub-processors - Data controllers and joint controllers - Role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) |
| Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR | 10% | - Scope and objectives of EU GDPR and UK GDPR - Key definitions and terminology - History and evolution of data protection law |
| Data Protection Principles | 15% | - Accountability principle - Lawfulness, fairness and transparency - Accuracy, storage limitation and integrity/confidentiality - Purpose limitation and data minimisation |
| Data Subject Rights | 15% | - Rights related to automated decision-making - Rectification, erasure and restriction - Right to be informed and access - Data portability and objection |
| International Data Transfers | 10% | - Rules for transfers outside the UK/EEA - Adequacy decisions and safeguards - Standard contractual clauses and binding corporate rules |
| Enforcement and Compliance | 13% | - Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) - Records of processing activities - Penalties and fines framework - Role and powers of supervisory authorities (ICO) |
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Recommended: Basic knowledge of data protection or previous BCS Data Protection Foundation certification; no mandatory prerequisites Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official BCS exam page before scheduling.
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