Blueprint Coverage - Domains I–III
Blueprint Check · Domain coverage map (I–III)
A cross-check of the CIPP/E Exam Blueprint against this guide. Every competency in Domains I, II and III is covered by both the textbook chapters and the official training modules below. Use this to confirm nothing is missing and to find the right topics fast.
| Competency (BoK) | Training module | Covered in this guide |
|---|---|---|
| I.A Origins & historical context (rationale, human rights, OECD, Convention 108/108+, Brexit) | Module 1 | Book Ch 1 topics + Module 1 training topics |
| I.B Roles & functions of EU institutions (CoE, ECtHR, Parliament, Commission, European Council, CJEU) | Module 1 | Book Ch 2 topics + Module 1 training topics |
| I.C Legislative framework (Convention 108, Directive 95/46, ePrivacy, e-Commerce; GDPR, NIS/NIS2, AI Act) | Modules 1, 4, 8, 9 | Book Ch 3 topics + Modules 1/4/8/9 training topics |
| Competency (BoK) | Training module | Covered in this guide |
|---|---|---|
| II.A Basic GDPR concepts (personal/sensitive/special data, pseudonymous vs anonymous, controller/processor, data subject) | Modules 2, 3 | Book Ch 4 topics + Modules 2 & 3 training topics |
| II.B Security of personal data (Art 32 measures, breach notification, vendor management, third-party sharing) | Modules 3, 9 | Book Ch 10 topics + Module 9 training topics |
| II.C Data subjects' rights (access, rectification, erasure/RTBF, restriction, objection, consent/withdrawal, automated decisions, portability, restrictions) | Modules 5, 8 | Book Ch 9 topics + Module 5 training topics |
| Competency (BoK) | Training module | Covered in this guide |
|---|---|---|
| III.A Principles of data processing (fairness/lawfulness, purpose limitation, proportionality, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity & confidentiality) | Module 4 | Book Ch 6 topics + Module 4 training topics |
| III.B Lawful processing basis (the six Article 6 bases; special-category Article 9) | Module 4 | Book Ch 7 topics + Module 4 training topics |
| III.C Information provision obligations (transparency, privacy-notice components, layered notices) | Module 6 | Book Ch 8 topics + Module 6 training topics |
| III.D International transfers (rationale, adequacy, Safe Harbor/Privacy Shield/Schrems/DPF, SCCs & BCRs, codes/certification, derogations, TIAs) | Module 7 | Book Ch 12 topics + Module 7 training topics |
Verdict for Domains I–III
Fully covered. The blueprint repeatedly asks for "EDPB guidelines and opinions" - those are gathered in the Reference topics so you can revise them on their own.
Key terms - quick answers
What is “Competency”?
A cluster of connected tasks/abilities forming a broad knowledge domain in the BoK.
What is “Performance indicator”?
The discrete tasks/abilities within a competency that exam questions actually assess.