Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

• An understanding of data privacy concepts and compliance obligations
• Familiarity with GDPR or other data protection regulations

Audience

• Data protection officers (DPOs)
• Compliance and risk management professionals
• IT and legal personnel involved in privacy impact evaluations

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a mandatory risk assessment process under GDPR and other data protection laws, aimed at identifying and mitigating risks to individuals' personal data in high-risk processing activities.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand and conduct DPIAs to ensure data privacy compliance and mitigate risks in data processing projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal and regulatory context of DPIAs.
• Determine when a DPIA is required and how to scope it effectively.
• Conduct a full DPIA lifecycle from initiation to documentation and review.
• Integrate DPIA practices into broader data governance frameworks.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation using real-world scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to DPIA

• Definition and purpose under GDPR and related laws
• Legal obligations and regulatory expectations
• Key terms: processing, risk, mitigation, and impact

When to Conduct a DPIA

• High-risk data processing activities
• Examples: profiling, surveillance, large-scale data use
• Pre-screening checklists and risk thresholds

DPIA Framework and Lifecycle

• DPIA phases: preparation, assessment, consultation, documentation
• Roles and responsibilities: DPO, controller, processor
• Stakeholder engagement and transparency

Conducting the DPIA

• Identifying data flows, subjects, and assets
• Risk identification and evaluation methods
• Designing mitigations and safeguards

Documenting and Reporting

• Structure of a DPIA report
• Templates, checklists, and sample entries
• Communicating findings to management and authorities

Integration with Governance and Privacy by Design

• Embedding DPIA in project management and change control
• Alignment with data protection strategies
• Maintaining an ongoing DPIA review process

Case Studies and Practical Exercises

• Sample DPIAs from healthcare, finance, and public sector
• Group exercises and peer review
• Q&A with instructor on specific use cases

Summary and Next Steps