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When Is a DPIA Legally Required?

ByPrivacyiQ

Not every project needs a DPIA — but some must have one. Here’s how to tell.

Under the UK GDPR, DPIAs are mandatory in high-risk processing. But what qualifies?

  • Use of new technologies (like AI or biometrics)
  • Automated decision-making with legal effects
  • Large-scale monitoring or profiling
  • Processing sensitive data (e.g. health, ethnicity) at scale
  • Tracking individuals in public places

Don’t guess — document your justification. Privacy IQ helps clients confidently assess when DPIAs are required — and when they’re just good practice.

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