When a business may need a DPIA
A DPIA is required where a business plans processing that is likely to result in a high risk to individuals, particularly where new technology, large-scale monitoring, profiling, automated decision-making, location tracking, special category data, or sensitive operational changes are involved.
It can also be a sensible governance step even where it is not strictly mandatory, especially when introducing new platforms, outsourcing processing, combining datasets, or expanding data use beyond its original purpose. In many cases, businesses should also ensure their Record of Processing Activities is maintained alongside this work, as ROPAs remain a core accountability requirement for organisations carrying out relevant personal data processing.
What our business DPIA service includes
Review of the proposed processing activity, project scope, systems, data flows, and business objectives.
Identification of the lawful basis, necessity, proportionality, and privacy risks associated with the activity.
Assessment of data categories, data subjects, recipients, processors, retention arrangements, international transfers, and security measures.
Clear documentation of risks to individuals and recommended mitigation measures in a structured DPIA format.
Support with supplier due diligence, processor oversight, and assessment of third-party roles where relevant.
Practical recommendations to strengthen accountability, governance, and data protection by design.
Review meetings with stakeholders where needed to clarify technical, operational, or compliance issues.
How the service works
We begin by understanding the proposed activity, the systems involved, the categories of personal data being processed, and the intended outcomes. We then assess necessity, proportionality, and risk, identify any compliance gaps, and produce a clear written DPIA with practical actions.
Where required, we can work with internal teams, software providers, or project leads to refine controls and ensure the final assessment is accurate, defensible, and ready for governance sign-off.
Why businesses use our service
Businesses use our DPIA service to reduce compliance risk, improve project governance, and avoid delays caused by unresolved privacy issues late in delivery. We provide clear, independent, and practical support that helps organisations evidence compliance with UK GDPR requirements while keeping assessments proportionate to the scale and context of the processing.
Whether you are deploying a new platform, reviewing an existing process, or responding to a client or procurement requirement, we can help you complete a robust and usable DPIA.
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