Successful participation in the TÜV Rheinland Academy’s qualification „Data Protection Officer for Public Authorities (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:

• EU law/Federal law
• Federal Data Protection Act
• Provincial Data Protection Acts
• Organization of data protection in public authorities
• Data protection policy in public authorities
• Selection, development and integration of technical safety concepts
• Organization-specific approach to providing basic safety in the organization

The “Data Protection Officer (TÜV) for Public Authorities including the EU GDPR” knows the legal requirements in the area of data protection (e.g. EU Law/Federal Law, Federal and Provincial Data Protection Acts), the rights and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer for Public Authorities as well as the recommendations for measures to comply with them. They know the components of an efficient data protection management system for public authorities and the basics of how such a system can be implemented and maintained.