GDPR Online Test

The GDPR Online Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

• Understanding of GDPR regulations
• Knowledge of data privacy laws
• Familiarity with data protection principles
• Proficiency in data security measures
• Experience in handling data breaches
• Understanding of data processing operations
• Ability to manage consent effectively
• Knowledge of data retention policies
• Expertise in data subject rights
• Understanding of data transfer regulations

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

• Data Privacy

  Data privacy refers to the protection of personal data and ensuring that individuals have control over how their data is collected, used, and shared. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to data privacy and their ability to implement measures to safeguard privacy.

• Data Protection

  Data protection involves implementing measures and processes to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Evaluating candidates on this skill helps recruiters determine their knowledge of data protection principles and their ability to implement effective data protection measures.

• Data Security

  Data security focuses on protecting data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Assessing this skill allows recruiters to gauge a candidate's understanding of cybersecurity practices and their ability to implement security measures to prevent data breaches.

• Data Breach

  A data breach refers to the unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction of personal data. Including this skill in the test helps recruiters assess a candidate's knowledge of data breach response procedures, breach prevention strategies, and their understanding of the potential impact of data breaches on individuals and organizations.

• Data Processing

  Data processing involves collecting, organizing, and manipulating data to extract meaningful insights or to perform specific tasks. Measuring this skill helps recruiters assess a candidate's proficiency in data processing techniques, tools, and their ability to ensure compliance with data processing regulations.

• Consent Management

  Consent management involves obtaining and managing the consent of individuals for the collection, use, or sharing of their personal data. Assessing this skill allows recruiters to evaluate a candidate's knowledge of consent requirements, their ability to establish consent mechanisms, and their understanding of the legal implications of consent management.

• Data Retention

  Data retention refers to the period for which personal data is stored and maintained. Including this skill in the test helps recruiters assess a candidate's understanding of data retention policies, their ability to determine appropriate retention periods, and their knowledge of legal obligations regarding data retention.

• Data Subject Rights

  Data subject rights refer to the rights of individuals over their personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of their data. Evaluating this skill helps recruiters assess a candidate's understanding of data subject rights under data protection laws and their ability to handle data subject requests effectively.

• Data Transfer

  Data transfer involves the transmission of personal data from one location or organization to another. Assessing this skill allows recruiters to gauge a candidate's knowledge of data transfer regulations, their ability to implement appropriate data transfer mechanisms, and their understanding of the risks associated with cross-border data transfers.

• Data Controllers

  Data controllers are entities that determine the purposes and means of processing personal data. Including this skill in the test helps recruiters assess a candidate's understanding of the rights and responsibilities of data controllers under data protection laws and their ability to ensure compliance with data protection obligations as a controller.

• Data Processors

  Data processors are entities that process personal data on behalf of data controllers. Measuring this skill helps recruiters assess a candidate's knowledge of the responsibilities and obligations of data processors, their ability to implement appropriate security measures, and their understanding of the contractual requirements for data processing.

• Full list of covered topics

  The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for GDPR Online Test to be based on.

  GDPR Overview

  Legal Basis for Data Processing

  Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency

  Purpose Limitation

  Data Minimization

  Accuracy of Personal Data

  Storage Limitation

  Integrity and Confidentiality

  Accountability

  Data Protection Impact Assessments

  Data Protection by Design and by Default

  Data Breach Notification

  Data Subjects' Rights

  Consent Requirements

  Data Transfer Procedures

  Cross-border Data Transfers

  Data Processor Obligations

  Data Controller Obligations

  Contractual Obligations

  Security Measures

  Privacy Policies

  Data Retention Policies

  Data Retention Periods

  Data Subject Access Requests

  Right to be Forgotten

  Right to Rectification

  Right to Erasure

  Right to Restriction of Processing

  Right to Data Portability

  Data Subject Consent Management

  Children's Personal Data

  International Data Transfers

  Binding Corporate Rules

  Privacy Shield Framework

  Data Processing Agreements

  Data Protection Officer

  Data Privacy Impact Assessment

  Data Privacy Officer

  Data Privacy Maturity Model

  Privacy by Default

  Privacy by Design

  Privacy Policies

  Data Breach Response and Management

  Incident Response Procedures

  Data Protection Training and Awareness

  Record of Processing Activities

  Data Mapping and Inventory

  Third Party Vendor Management

  Privacy Notice and Consent Management

  Pseudonymization and Anonymization

  Surveillance and Monitoring

  Data Subject Complaints and Escalation

  Law Enforcement Requirements

  Supervisory Authorities and Regulatory Compliance

  Data Protection Fines and Penalties

  Enforcement and Remedies

• GDPR Consultant
• Senior Security Consultant - GDPR
• Data Protection Officer
• Privacy Consultant
• Compliance Manager
• IT Security Specialist
• Data Analyst
• Human Resources Manager
• System Administrator

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

• Experience in data controller responsibilities
• Proficiency in data processor roles
• Ability to implement data anonymization techniques
• Knowledge of data classification methods
• Experience in conducting data impact assessments
• Familiarity with data breach response procedures
• Proficiency in data encryption methods
• Ability to develop data breach prevention strategies
• Knowledge of data localization requirements
• Expertise in data audit processes