This certification programme was carried out until 02/2019.

Successful participation in the TÜV Rheinland Academy’s qualification „Data Protection Officer (TÜV)” including  the EU GDPR, recognized by the personnel certification body. Admission to the examination is granted upon a minimum attendance of 80% of the 40 teaching units.

• Written exam (multiple choice and open questions)

In the examination, participants prove their knowledge in the following areas:

• Data protection
• Organization of data protection and data safety in the company
• The operational responsibilities of the data protection representative

“Data Protection Officers (TÜV)” have a proven knowledge in respect of Article 37, paragraph 5 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. They know the legal requirements in the area of data protection (e.g. EU GDPR, Act to Adapt Data Protection Law to EU Regulation), the rights and responsibilities of data protection representatives and the components of an efficient data protection management system. They are in a position to implement and supervise such a system’s basic features.