Data Protection Impact Assessment Policy

A DPIA Policy is crucial for law firms that regularly handle sensitive data, including client records, case files, and employee information. Under GDPR, a DPIA is mandatory when processing activities are likely to result in high risks to the rights and freedoms of individuals. Our DPIA Policy provides a structured approach for assessing these risks, ensuring your firm addresses potential privacy issues before they arise and remains compliant with data protection laws.

Our DPIA Policy equips your firm with the tools and processes necessary to evaluate and mitigate risks related to data protection:

DPIA Triggers and Criteria

Clearly defines when a DPIA is required, outlining the types of processing activities that necessitate an impact assessment, such as implementing new technology, large-scale data processing, or handling sensitive client or employee data.

Step-by-Step DPIA Process

Provides a detailed process for conducting a DPIA, from identifying data risks to assessing their impact and implementing mitigation strategies. This includes stakeholder consultation, risk evaluation, and formal documentation of the assessment.

Risk Management and Mitigation

Outlines how your firm will manage and mitigate identified risks, ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to protect personal data and reduce the likelihood of breaches or non-compliance with GDPR.

DPIA Documentation and Reporting

Includes guidelines for documenting and reporting DPIA findings, ensuring compliance with GDPR’s accountability and transparency requirements. This section covers the required documentation for internal records and communication with regulators, if necessary.

Ongoing Monitoring and Review

Details the importance of monitoring DPIA outcomes and regularly reviewing them to ensure that data protection measures remain effective and compliant with evolving regulations and technologies.

You can purchase the DPIA Policy individually for £49.00, or as part of our comprehensive GDPR Pack for £399, which includes all essential GDPR compliance documents such as Data Protection Policies, Privacy Notices, and more at a discounted rate.

This policy is specifically designed for:

Law Firms: Ensure your firm conducts thorough DPIAs for high-risk data processing activities, safeguarding sensitive client and employee data and complying with GDPR.

Legal Service Providers: Manage and mitigate data protection risks with a structured DPIA policy, ensuring compliance with GDPR and reducing the risk of data breaches.

HR and Compliance Teams in Law Firms: Use this policy to assess and mitigate data protection risks associated with employee data processing or implementing new data management systems.

GDPR-Compliant

This policy is crafted by expert solicitors to ensure that your firm meets all GDPR requirements for conducting DPIAs, helping you avoid fines and data breaches.

Customisable

Easily tailor the policy to match your firm’s specific data protection practices, technologies, and processes, ensuring the DPIA process aligns with your business needs.

Mitigates Data Risks

By proactively identifying and managing data protection risks, this policy helps reduce the likelihood of data breaches and ensures that your firm complies with GDPR’s high-risk processing requirements.

Supports Accountability and Transparency

A clear DPIA process enhances your firm’s accountability and transparency, ensuring that clients and employees can trust your firm to protect their personal data.

1. Purchase: Buy the DPIA Policy as a standalone document or get it as part of the comprehensive GDPR Pack.
2.  Customise: Open the document in your preferred word processor and tailor it to reflect your firm’s data protection practices, identifying key processes that require DPIAs.
3. Implement: Follow the step-by-step process for conducting DPIAs, ensuring that your firm proactively manages data protection risks and complies with GDPR regulations.