DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment / Digital Privacy Impact Assessment)
A DPIA is a structured process required under GDPR to assess and mitigate privacy risks in high-risk data processing, such as large-scale use of sensitive data, extensive profiling, or public monitoring. It ensures
data protection by design
by describing the processing, evaluating its necessity, identifying risks to individuals’ rights, and defining safeguards. If risks cannot be adequately reduced, organizations must consult the relevant data protection authority before proceeding.
