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Data Protection Practice Test
Check your knowledge of personal data protection with 15 original questions on principles, lawful basis and consent, rights of individuals, security and breaches, and sharing data with partners. Questions follow widely used concepts such as those in the GDPR; always check your own national law. It suits public officials, project and HR staff, and data protection focal points.
- Practice test
- 15 min
- Free
- Sources checked October 2026
Who it is for
- Public officials handling personal data
- Project, M&E and HR staff
- Data protection officers and focal points
- Consultants collecting survey data
What you get
- A score by area
- Explanations for every answer
- A clear view of the topics to revise
- An optional personalised study plan
How this tool works
- Built on
- European Data Protection Board: guidelines
- Scoring
- One point per correct answer. The result by area shows your share of correct answers in each area. The questions are original practice questions, not questions from an official exam.
- Limitations
- Results depend on the information you enter and are not verified by Risalat. This tool does not replace MAPS, PEFA, World Bank or other formal assessment methodologies, or an independent review.
- Your data
- What you type stays in your browser unless you save it to a free account. We receive your name, email and summary only when you open your results.
- Sources checked
- October 2026 (checked every month)
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Questions
What does this practice test cover?
The 15 questions cover principles, lawful basis and consent, rights of individuals and security, breaches and sharing. Each answer has a short explanation.
Is it free and do I need an account?
It is free. You see your score straight away; a free account lets you save results and open the full report with a study plan.
Is this an official exam?
No. It is an independent practice test with original questions written by Risalat. It is useful preparation for courses, certifications and daily work.
How can I improve my score?
Revise the areas below 60%, use the related free tools, and join a Risalat programme on the topic, in a city near you, online or in-house.
Based on
Sources checked: October 2026. We check the official sources every month.
This is an independent practice tool with original questions by Risalat Consultants International. It is not an official exam or form and is not affiliated with the organisations referenced; always follow the rules that apply to your organisation and project.