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Top 5 Mistakes Companies Make in DPIAs

ByPrivacyiQ

Avoid these common pitfalls and improve the effectiveness of your DPIA process.

Top 5 Mistakes Companies Make in DPIAs

Even experienced teams stumble with DPIAs. Here are the most common issues we see:

  • Leaving DPIAs to the last minute
  • Copy-pasting from generic templates
  • Not involving risk, IT, or HR teams
  • Treating DPIAs as one-time forms
  • Forgetting to update after project changes

A weak DPIA leaves you exposed. Privacy IQ ensures your assessments are tailored, actionable, and regulator-ready.

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