Why You Need Free DPIA software
DPIA software assess risks to individuals and identify any additional measures to mitigate those risks
assess the level of risk, you must consider both the likelihood and the severity of any impact on individuals
A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process to help you identify and minimise the data protection risks of a project.
You must do a DPIA for processing that is likely to result in a high risk to individuals. This includes some specified types of processing.
It is also good practice to do a DPIA for any other major project which requires the processing of personal data.
Your DPIA SOFTWARE must:
describe the nature, scope, context and purposes of the processing;
assess necessity, proportionality and compliance measures;
identify and assess risks to individuals; and
identify any additional measures to mitigate those risks.
To assess the level of risk, you must consider both the likelihood and the severity of any impact on individuals. High risk could result from either a high probability of some harm, or a lower possibility of serious harm.
You should consult your data protection officer (if you have one) and, where appropriate, individuals and relevant experts. Any processors may also need to assist you.
If you identify a high risk that you cannot mitigate, you must consult the ICO before starting the processing. For more information visit the ICO website.
The symbiant DPIA module is for Data Protection Impact Assessments. If you are a firm who processes personal data, it is a legal requirement that you assess the processing of personal data to identify if anything is likely to result in a high risk to individuals. It is good practice to do a DPIA for any major project which requires the processing of personal data. The symbiant DPIA module fulfils all the legal requirements and best practice required for DPIA
“The symbiant D.P.I.A module is for “Data Protection Impact Assessments”. If you are a firm who processes personal data, it is a legal requirement that you assess your processing, to identify if anything is likely to result in a high risk to individuals. It is good practice to do a D.P.I.A for any major project which requires the use of personal data. The symbiant D.P.I.A module fulfils all the legal requirements and best practice required for DPIA”
Included in the module is a questionnaire that the user completes when they add a project. This questionnaire comes complete with questions that you can edit if required. The questionnaire describes the nature, scope, context and purposes of the processing. As well as assessing the necessity, proportionality and compliance measures.
“Included in the module is a questionnaire that the user completes when they add a project. This questionnaire comes complete with questions that can be edited if required. The questionnaire covers the nature, scope, context and purposes of the processing. As well as assessing the necessity, proportionality and compliance measures.”
If required related documents and evidence can be attached.
As with all symbiant modules, you can customise page layouts, and add or remove fields. Change whatever you need, to make it the perfect fit.
Once the project is created, you can identify and assess the level of risk, and consider both the likelihood and the severity of any impact on individuals. You can then add mitigation to reduce these risks.
The risks and mitigation can be reviewed on a regular basis and action plans can be created if required. The action plans are assigned to owners with due dates, who can then respond with a progress update.
Automated emails keep users informed of reviews and actions and any updates so everyone is aware of tasks and progress.
The readymade reports can be customised to your own layout and styling. You can also create your own new reports if required.
If you would like to know more about the D.P.I.A module or any of the Symbiant modules, please contact us to arrange a free demonstration.
assess risks to individuals and identify any additional measures to mitigate those risks
assess the level of risk, you must consider both the likelihood and the severity of any impact on individuals
A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process to help you identify and minimise the data protection risks of a project.
You must do a DPIA for processing that is likely to result in a high risk to individuals. This includes some specified types of processing.
It is also good practice to do a DPIA for any other major project which requires the processing of personal data.
Your DPIA must:
describe the nature, scope, context and purposes of the processing;
assess necessity, proportionality and compliance measures;
identify and assess risks to individuals; and
identify any additional measures to mitigate those risks.
To assess the level of risk, you must consider both the likelihood and the severity of any impact on individuals. High risk could result from either a high probability of some harm, or a lower possibility of serious harm.
You should consult your data protection officer (if you have one) and, where appropriate, individuals and relevant experts. Any processors may also need to assist you.
If you identify a high risk that you cannot mitigate, you must consult the ICO before starting the processing.
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