Using DPIAs to Improve Decision-Making

ByPrivacyiQ 23 June 202517 June 2025

Go beyond compliance. DPIAs can inform better, more transparent business decisions.

DPIAs aren’t just regulatory paperwork — they’re decision-support tools. When used early, they help teams:

Challenge unnecessary data collection
Spot flaws in proposed technology or vendors
Weigh alternative approaches to risk

By identifying blind spots, DPIAs make your business smarter. Privacy IQ helps clients embed DPIAs into every strategic step — not just the risk register.

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Who Should Sign Off a DPIA?

ByPrivacyiQ 24 June 202518 June 2025

DPIAs aren’t complete until they’re approved — but who’s responsible for sign-off? A DPIA is a formal risk document. It needs input and ownership from the right people: If high risks can’t be mitigated, you may need to consult the ICO before proceeding. Privacy IQ guides teams through sign-off and escalation smoothly.

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DPIAs and Procurement: Vetting Your Vendors

ByPrivacyiQ 20 June 202516 June 2025

Discover how DPIAs help assess third-party data risks and strengthen procurement due diligence. Third-party risk is often your biggest blind spot. When onboarding vendors: Good vendors won’t resist — they’ll welcome the structure. Privacy IQ helps clients carry out fast, reliable vendor DPIAs across the supply chain.

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When Is a DPIA Legally Required?

ByPrivacyiQ 23 June 202518 June 2025

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? 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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DPIAs in Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructures

ByPrivacyiQ 25 June 202518 June 2025

Data protection risks spike during M&A. Here’s why DPIAs matter in corporate change. Change creates risk — especially where data is concerned. During M&A or restructuring, use DPIAs to: DPIAs ensure privacy is protected even when organisations shift. Privacy IQ supports teams navigating sensitive transitions.

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Your DPIA Template – What to Include

ByPrivacyiQ 22 June 202517 June 2025

Need a DPIA template? Here are the key sections every template should have to pass scrutiny. A strong DPIA template does more than tick boxes — it supports real insight. At a minimum, yours should include: Privacy IQ supplies templates aligned with ICO guidance, customised for your sector and team maturity.

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How Long Should You Keep DPIA Records?

ByPrivacyiQ 24 June 202517 June 2025

DPIAs must be documented — but for how long? Here’s what the UK GDPR says about retention. There’s no legal time limit for DPIA retention, but regulators expect documentation to be available for: Don’t forget: DPIAs should be reviewed if the risk landscape changes. Privacy IQ helps clients set smart DPIA retention and review policies.

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