Introduction
"Transparency breeds trust, and Data Protection Impact
Assessments pave the path for both."
In the digital landscape where data has emerged as a vital
economic and strategic asset, safeguarding privacy has assumed
unprecedented importance. A key instrument in this endeavour is the
Data Protection Impact Assessment
('DPIA'). This insight seeks to demystify
the DPIA by exploring its definition, necessity, and advantages.
Additionally, it examines procedural aspects and discusses the
associated risks for individuals and corporations.
What is DPIA?
The DPIA is a systematic process employed by organizations to
identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with processing
personal data. This process becomes mandatory under the General
Data Protection Regulation ('GDPR') in
instances where data processing is likely to pose high risks to the
rights and freedoms of data subjects. Such risks might include but
are not limited to, data breaches and
