Awarded for completing Data Protection for Everyone and passing its assessment, recording that the learner covered personal data and special categories, the handling principles, copy sprawl, internal and external sharing, data subject requests and breach reporting.
Certificates are designed to be checked, not just displayed.
The credential is valid for 12 months from issue. Its public page states the expiry date, and renewing means passing the current exam again — so the credential always reflects the current material.