Risk & Compliance Advisory

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA/PIA)

Identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks to ensure compliance and minimize potential harm to your business.

Conducting thorough Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)—also known as Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)—is crucial for organizations to identify and mitigate the risks associated with processing personal data. We offer expert DPIA services to help you comply with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019) and other relevant data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our team of experienced data protection professionals will guide you through a rigorous assessment process, identifying and analyzing potential risks to individuals' rights and freedoms. This proactive approach helps your organization minimize the risk of data breaches, regulatory fines, and reputational damage.

Data Protection Compliance

Conduct a DPIA: Minimize Data Privacy Risks & Ensure Compliance

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We begin by carefully scoping the DPIA project, considering the following:

Nature of Data Processing: We analyze the type of personal data being processed, whether it's sensitive or not, and the purpose of processing.
Scale of Processing: We evaluate the volume of data being processed, the number of individuals affected, and the geographic scope of the processing activities.
New Technologies or Practices: We assess the use of new technologies or innovative processing methods that may introduce additional risks.
Risk Assessment Methodology: We determine the appropriate risk assessment methodology, such as qualitative or quantitative risk assessment, based on the complexity of the processing activities.
Stakeholder Engagement: We identify and engage relevant stakeholders, including data protection officers, legal counsel, and business owners, to gather information and ensure buy-in for the DPIA process.
Project Timeline: We develop a realistic timeline for completing the DPIA, considering the complexity of the project and the availability of resources.

We conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify and evaluate potential risks to individuals' rights and freedoms:

Data Inventory & Mapping: We identify and document all personal data processed by your organization, including its source, purpose, and storage location.
Risk Identification & Analysis: We identify potential risks, such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and the misuse of personal data.
Impact Assessment: We assess the potential impact of these risks on individuals' rights and freedoms.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance: We ensure that the processing activities comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the Kenya Data Protection Act.

Based on our risk assessment, we develop and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to address identified risks:

Implementing Technical and Organizational Measures: We recommend and assist in implementing industry-standard technical and organizational measures to enhance data security and privacy, such as encryption, access controls, and data minimization.
Reviewing and Updating Data Protection Policies: We help you review and update your data protection policies and procedures to reflect the findings of the DPIA.
Employee Training: We recommend and can assist with developing and delivering employee training programs to raise awareness of data protection issues and best practices.
Data Subject Rights: We advise on how to effectively handle data subject rights requests, such as access, rectification, and erasure.

We provide comprehensive documentation of the DPIA process and findings:

Preparing a DPIA Report: We compile a comprehensive report documenting the findings of the DPIA, including identified risks, recommended mitigation measures, and compliance recommendations.
Maintaining DPIA Documentation: We assist in maintaining and updating the DPIA documentation to reflect changes in your organization's data processing activities.
Presenting DPIA Findings: We present the findings of the DPIA to key stakeholders within your organization, including management and legal counsel.

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