What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process used to assess the potential risks of any data, process or system that collects, stores or uses personal data. This evaluation is usually completed before the data processing takes place. The purpose of a DPIA is to identify, analyze and assess any possible risks to the security of the data subjects’ personal data. This helps organizations to determine how to reduce and manage those risks. In Idaho, the Idaho Data Security Law (IDS) requires organizations to conduct a DPIA before they begin processing personal data. The IDS outlines the scope and process that organizations must follow when conducting a DPIA, including the definition of personal data, the types of assessments that are required and the identification of risks associated with the data processing. The IDS also specifies the roles and responsibilities of those who are involved in the DPIA process, including the data controller, data processor and other stakeholders. A data controller is an individual who determines how the data is processed and who is responsible for the security of the data. A data processor is a third-party company or organization that processes the data on behalf of the data controller. The IDS also requires organizations to appoint a Data Security Officer to oversee the completion of the DPIA process. In addition to the IDS, organizations should also refer to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when conducting a DPIA. The GDPR outlines the rights of data subjects, the responsibilities of data controllers and processors and the measures that must be taken to protect personal data. Organizations must also ensure that their DPIA process is compliant with the Idaho Data Security Law and the GDPR.

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