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Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a comprehensive process aimed at identifying and mitigating privacy risks associated with processing personal data. Under data protection legislation, organisations may be required to conduct a DPIA prior to the processing of personal data that may result in high risks to individual (data subject) rights and freedoms.
What types of Data Processing operations require a DPIA?
It is necessary for an organisation to conduct a DPIA where using new technologies, processes personal data in way that is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of an individual. In particular, a DPIA may be necessary where an organisation:
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Uses systematic and extensive profiling with significant effects
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Processes special category or criminal offence data on a large scale
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Systematically monitors publicly accessible places on a large scale
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Processes sensitive data or special categories of data
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Will conduct automated decision-making that have legal or similar significant effects on individuals
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Transfers personal data to countries outside a specific region (EEA/EU, China, Brazil, etc)
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Merges or matches datasets from different sources that could have privacy implications
Why conduct a DPIA?
There are several benefits to properly conducting a DPIA. They include:
Risk identification and mitigation:
Identify and understand potential risks to individuals’ data privacy before processing takes place. This allows an organisation to implement measures to reduce or mitigate risks.
Compliance with legislation:
Conducting DPIAs forms part of demonstrating that your organisation complies with the data
protection legislation.
Enhanced trust:
Enhances trust between individuals, customers, and stakeholders, fostering better relationships.
Data protection by design and default:
Reduces cost and disruption of implementing data protection safeguards by integrating them into project/process design at an early stage.
Cost reduction:
Reduces operation costs by optimising information flows within a project and eliminating unnecessary data collection and processing.
Why choose Integrity360?
Our team of cyber security and privacy experts provide a comprehensive report highlighting the identified risks and proposed mitigation measures. The report serves as evidence of compliance efforts, guiding risk management strategies, and ensuring that data processing activities respect individuals’ privacy rights.
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Data Protection Impact Assessment FAQs
What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?
A DPIA is a structured process used to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks related to the processing of personal data. Under data protection laws such as the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, a DPIA is mandatory when processing is likely to result in high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals.
When is a DPIA required?
A DPIA must be conducted when introducing new technologies or data processing activities that are likely to have significant effects on individuals. This includes high-risk scenarios such as profiling, large-scale processing of special category data, or monitoring public spaces.
What types of processing operations require a DPIA?
You should conduct a DPIA when your organisation:
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Uses systematic and extensive profiling with legal or significant effects
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Processes special category or criminal offence data on a large scale
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Monitors publicly accessible places systematically and on a large scale
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Merges or matches datasets from different sources
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Makes automated decisions with legal or similar effects on individuals
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Transfers personal data outside the EU/EEA or to countries with differing data protection regimes
What does Integrity360’s DPIA service include?
Integrity360 offers end-to-end DPIA support. This includes identifying the need for a DPIA, conducting risk and impact analysis, recommending mitigation strategies, engaging stakeholders, and producing a comprehensive report that aligns with GDPR Article 35 requirements.
Who should be involved in the DPIA process?
The DPIA process should involve your Data Protection Officer (DPO), IT and security teams, compliance/legal advisors, and relevant business stakeholders. Integrity360 facilitates this collaboration to ensure a complete, well-informed assessment.
Can Integrity360 help with cross-border data transfers in a DPIA?
Yes. Integrity360 evaluates international data transfers as part of the DPIA process, including risk assessment for transfers outside the EU/EEA, Brazil, China, and other jurisdictions with varying data protection standards.
How does a DPIA support compliance and business continuity?
A DPIA helps demonstrate accountability, reduces legal risk, supports privacy by design, and ensures high-risk data activities are fully documented and understood before going live—strengthening both compliance and trust.
What makes Integrity360’s DPIA service different?
Integrity360 brings together cyber security, privacy, and legal expertise to deliver tailored DPIAs. Rather than using generic templates, the team provides risk-focused, regulator-ready assessments aligned to your environment, sector, and processing activities.
