A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) must be carried out by a data controller if it is likely that a certain type of personal data processing—especially when using new technologies—will, considering the nature, scope, context, and purposes of the processing, result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.
A DPIA is typically required in cases involving systematic and extensive evaluation of individuals’ personal aspects, such as profiling, large-scale processing of sensitive personal data, or systematic monitoring of publicly accessible areas. Before conducting the assessment itself, we will first evaluate whether a DPIA is necessary in your particular situation.
The purpose of a DPIA is to identify potential processing risks early on, propose measures to mitigate them, and demonstrate that personal data processing is properly managed and controlled by the controller. The assessment includes a description of the intended processing, an evaluation of its necessity and proportionality, identification of risks, and proposals for specific technical and organizational safeguards. The outcome is documentation that can be presented to the supervisory authority as proof that the controller manages processing in line with GDPR requirements.
Our firm will prepare the DPIA in a clear and understandable way, giving you a comprehensive view of the impact of processing and specific recommendations to minimize both risks and administrative burden. A properly conducted DPIA protects not only the data subjects but also the controller itself.
