Acronym for Data Protection Impact Assessment—risk assessment for high-risk personal data processing.
DPIA stands for Data Protection Impact Assessment. See 'Data Protection Impact Assessment' for the full definition. DPIAs are a key accountability mechanism under GDPR.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Know when DPIAs are required and have processes to conduct them. DPIAs demonstrate you've properly considered data protection risks—valuable in investigations and litigation.