Course Outline

Introduction to DPIA

  • Definition and purpose under GDPR and related laws for government
  • Legal obligations and regulatory expectations in the public sector
  • Key terms: processing, risk, mitigation, and impact within governmental contexts

When to Conduct a DPIA

  • High-risk data processing activities in government operations
  • Examples: profiling, surveillance, large-scale data use for government purposes
  • Pre-screening checklists and risk thresholds for public sector entities

DPIA Framework and Lifecycle

  • DPIA phases: preparation, assessment, consultation, documentation in governmental workflows
  • Roles and responsibilities: Data Protection Officer (DPO), controller, processor within government agencies
  • Stakeholder engagement and transparency for government stakeholders

Conducting the DPIA

  • Identifying data flows, subjects, and assets in public sector operations
  • Risk identification and evaluation methods tailored for government use
  • Designing mitigations and safeguards for government data protection

Documenting and Reporting

  • Structure of a DPIA report for government agencies
  • Templates, checklists, and sample entries for public sector reporting
  • Communicating findings to management and regulatory authorities in the government

Integration with Governance and Privacy by Design

  • Embedding DPIA in project management and change control processes for government projects
  • Alignment with data protection strategies for government entities
  • Maintaining an ongoing DPIA review process within public sector organizations

Case Studies and Practical Exercises

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

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of data privacy principles and compliance requirements
  • 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 assessments for government
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