A Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process that organizations use to identify, assess, and mitigate the potential privacy risks associated with a new product, service, or process that involves the processing of personal data. The purpose of a DPIA is to ensure that personal data is processed in a way that is compliant with data protection laws and regulations, and that it is protected against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, and destruction.
A DPIA typically involves several steps:
- Identification of the scope and purpose of the data processing: This step involves identifying what personal data is being collected, why it is being collected, and how it will be used. It also involves identifying any third parties that will be involved in the processing of the data, such as data processors or data controllers.
- Assessment of the risks to the privacy of individuals: This step involves identifying and assessing the potential risks to the privacy of individuals that may result from the processing of the data. This includes identifying any potential risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data, as well as any potential risks to the rights and freedoms of individuals.
- Identification of measures to mitigate the risks: This step involves identifying and implementing measures to mitigate the risks to the privacy of individuals that have been identified in the previous step. This may include technical measures, such as encryption or access controls, as well as organizational measures, such as policies and procedures.
- Monitoring and review: This step involves monitoring the data processing activities to ensure that the measures that have been implemented are effective in mitigating the identified risks, and regularly reviewing the DPIA to ensure that it remains up to date.
Doing a deep dive for a privacy impact assessment is a great way to figure out what risks your company has and we can work to configure the best tech stack to keep you compliant and avoiding any regulatory fines.