Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process and document that helps organizations identify, evaluate, and mitigate the data protection risks associated with new or changed systems, processes, or projects that involve the processing of personal data. The DPIA typically includes a description of the proposed processing activities, an assessment of the necessity and proportionality of the processing, an analysis of the risks to the rights and freedoms of data subjects, and a plan for implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to address those risks. The DPIA may also involve consultation with relevant stakeholders, such as data protection authorities, data subjects, or their representatives. The purpose of the DPIA is to ensure that organizations consider data protection by design and by default, comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and foster trust and confidence among their customers and users.