Data Protection Impact Assessments
Where data processing is high risk, rely on our data protection specialists to conduct a thorough impact assessment to keep your business compliant.
If you are processing data that is likely to result in a high risk to individuals you need to perform a data protection impact assessment (DPIA). We also recommend doing a DPIA ahead of any big project that involves processing personal data in any way.
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Increased awareness of data processing |
DPIAs encourage employees to think about the implications of their data processing activities, and in particular the risk of harm to individuals their work may cause.
Builds trust and confidence in your business |
You don’t have to publish a completed impact assessment. However releasing the documentation – for example on your website – is a clear signal that you take data security seriously and will increase consumer trust.
Reduces risk |
The data protection impact assessment procedure is designed to reduce the risk of harm to individuals. But a properly considered DPIA can also provide your business with compliance and financial benefits by reducing the risk of serious data breaches and regulatory sanctions.
Examples of our work
Why choose Harper James Solicitors?
If you are embarking on large scale data processing and you are concerned about the risk to individuals get in touch with us. We offer general advice on the occasions when a DPIA is essential as well as on those instances where one may be desirable. We can also assist with the DPIA itself, advising you on the steps you need to take, who you need to involve and the issues you need to raise to ensure your DPIA is effective. We have a specialist team of solicitors, regularly engaged in training and advising commercial clients and their staff on all aspects of GDPR compliance.
As a fully integrated commercial law firm we can also provide you with support across a range of services to help your business go from strength to strength. With a deep understanding of the inner workings of growing businesses, we can provide you with all the legal support you will need to thrive.
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