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 Duration 7 hours

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Introduction to Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

  • Definition and objective within the framework of the GDPR and relevant legal standards
  • Statutory responsibilities and regulatory expectations
  • Core terminology: processing, risk, mitigation, and impact

Criteria for Conducting a DPIA

  • High-risk data processing operations
  • Illustrative examples: profiling, surveillance systems, and large-scale data utilization
  • Preliminary screening checklists and established risk thresholds

DPIA Framework and Operational Lifecycle

  • Key stages of the DPIA: preparation, assessment, consultation, and documentation
  • Defined roles and duties: Data Protection Officer (DPO), controller, and processor
  • Stakeholder engagement and adherence to transparency principles

Execution of the DPIA

  • Identification of data flows, data subjects, and associated assets
  • Methodologies for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Development of mitigation strategies and protective safeguards

Documentation and Reporting Protocols

  • Standard structure for DPIA reports
  • Reference templates, checklists, and illustrative entries
  • Communication of findings to leadership and regulatory authorities

Integration with Governance and Privacy by Design

  • Incorporating DPIA processes into project management and change control workflows
  • Alignment with overarching data protection strategies
  • Sustaining an ongoing DPIA review mechanism

Case Studies and Practical Application

  • Representative DPIAs from the healthcare, financial, and public sectors
  • Group exercises and peer review sessions
  • Instructor-led discussion on specific operational use cases

Summary and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with fundamental data privacy concepts and compliance duties
  • Working knowledge of the GDPR or other applicable data protection regulations

Intended Audience

  • Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
  • Compliance and risk management professionals
  • IT and legal personnel responsible for privacy impact evaluations

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