What is meant by Data protection impact assessment?
The term "Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)" refers to a systematic process for evaluating the effects of a planned data processing activity on the protection of personal data. A DPIA is required under the GDPR when processing is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects, especially when introducing new technologies or extensive monitoring. The goal is to identify potential risks and define appropriate measures to mitigate them.
Typical software functions in the area of "Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)":
- Risk Assessment: Automated assessment and categorization of the risks associated with the planned data processing.
- Mitigation Measures Catalog: Creation and management of a catalog of measures to mitigate identified risks.
- Reporting: Generation of detailed reports documenting the results of the DPIA, which can be submitted to relevant data protection authorities.
- Project Management: Support in planning and monitoring the implementation of data protection measures within a project.
- Approval Workflows: Automated workflows for obtaining approvals and communicating with relevant stakeholders.
- Audit Trail: Detailed logging of all steps in the DPIA process to ensure traceability and compliance.
Examples of "Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)":
- Introduction of a new video surveillance technology: Evaluation of the privacy impacts of surveillance systems in public areas.
- Implementation of a biometric access system: Analysis of risks related to the use of fingerprints or facial recognition for access control.
- Processing of health data in a new app: Assessment of privacy risks when storing and using sensitive health data.
- Use of big data analytics: Evaluation of the potential privacy impacts of extensive data analysis.
- Planned introduction of tracking technologies on a website: Analysis of privacy risks for users when tracking their online behavior.
- Development of a new cloud-based CRM platform: Assessment of privacy risks related to the storage and processing of personal data in the cloud.