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Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) & Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Consultation

At PrivacyPillar, we understand the importance of safeguarding personal data. To help businesses stay ahead of data protection risks, we offer expert consultation on Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). These assessments are essential for identifying potential risks to privacy and ensuring compliance with global data protection laws like GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA.

What is PIA & DPIA?

A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is a process that helps organizations assess how their projects or initiatives might affect the privacy of individuals. It is designed to identify privacy risks before they happen and put in place effective solutions to reduce those risks.

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), often used interchangeably with PIA, is more focused on how data processing activities might impact the protection of personal data. It’s specifically required under GDPR for certain types of processing, like when new technologies are used, or when there’s a high risk to individuals' rights and freedoms.

Why are PIA and DPIA Important?

Identify Risks Early

PIAs and DPIAs help uncover potential privacy risks at the start of a project. This proactive approach makes it easier to address concerns before they become problems.

Ensure Compliance

These assessments are essential for complying with legal obligations, particularly under strict data protection laws such as the GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, DPDPA etc. By conducting regular PIAs and DPIAs, your organization shows its dedication to privacy.

Build Trust

When businesses are transparent about how they handle personal data, it builds trust with customers, partners, and regulators.

Avoid Penalties

Non-compliance with data protection regulations can lead to significant fines and damage to your brand. A thorough PIA/DPIA can help prevent that.

When Do You Need a PIA or DPIA?

You introduce new technology or systems that involve personal data.

You are starting a new project that involves sensitive data processing.

There are significant changes in how you collect, store, or share personal data.

You are required by law or regulation (like GDPR, CCPA etc.) to conduct these assessments.

How PrivacyPillar Can Help

We provide end-to-end consultation for conducting PIAs and DPIAs. Our team of privacy experts will guide you through the process and ensure your business complies with the relevant laws. Here's what we offer:

Assessing Your Data Processing Activities:

We analyze your current data handling practices and identify any potential risks to privacy.

Tailored Solutions:

Based on the results of the assessment, we suggest specific actions to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Guidance on Legal Requirements:

We’ll help you understand which laws apply to your data processing activities and how to stay compliant with them.

Ongoing Support:

Privacy doesn’t stop after the assessment. We offer continuous support to help you implement privacy protections and manage risks as your business evolves.