The GDPR DPIA Template
The comprehensive template for GDPR Data Protection Impact Assessments. From processing descriptions to supervisory authority consultation - every Article 35 requirement covered.
Built by data protection professionals who have conducted hundreds of DPIAs across regulated industries. This template gives you a structured, auditor-approved approach - whether you're conducting your first DPIA or standardizing assessments across your organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is a DPIA required under GDPR?
A DPIA is mandatory under Article 35 when processing is likely to result in a high risk to individuals' rights and freedoms. This includes systematic profiling with significant effects, large-scale processing of special category data, and systematic monitoring of publicly accessible areas. National DPAs also publish lists of processing activities that require a DPIA.
Who should be involved in conducting a DPIA?
The data controller is responsible for the DPIA, but should involve the DPO (mandatory consultation under Article 35(2)), relevant business stakeholders, IT security teams, and potentially data subjects or their representatives. For complex processing, external privacy consultants may be advisable.
What happens if a DPIA identifies high residual risk?
If residual risks remain high after applying mitigation measures, you must consult your supervisory authority under Article 36 before proceeding with the processing. The authority has up to 8 weeks (extendable by 6 weeks) to provide written advice, which may include prohibiting the processing.
Can Matproof help manage DPIAs continuously?
Yes. This template helps you conduct individual assessments, and Matproof's platform manages the full DPIA lifecycle - from initial screening through assessment, mitigation tracking, and periodic reviews. All evidence is collected and stored automatically with complete audit trails.