QuestionQ91

Privacy Operational Lifecycle: Assess

When performed correctly, how can a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) produce a win/win outcome for organizations and individuals?

  • A By quickly identifying potentially problematic data attributes and reducing the risk exposure.
  • B By allowing Data Controllers to solicit feedback from individuals about how they feel about the potential data processing.
  • C By enabling Data Controllers to be proactive in their analysis of processing activities and ensuring compliance with the law.
  • D By better informing about the risks associated with the processing activity and improving the organization’s transparency with individuals.
Explanation

A DPIA assesses the risks that planned processing creates for individuals and identifies measures to mitigate those risks. Documenting and, where appropriate, sharing its outcome improves organizational transparency while helping individuals understand the processing risks that affect them.

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