Identify and Mitigate Privacy Risks Before They Materialise
GDPR Article 35 requires a DPIA before processing that is likely to result in high risk to individuals — new surveillance systems, large-scale profiling, sensitive data processing, and systematic monitoring all trigger the requirement. Failing to conduct a required DPIA is itself a compliance failure.
Our DPIA service provides structured, documented privacy risk assessments conducted by qualified data protection specialists — identifying risks to individuals, evaluating proportionality, and recommending practical mitigation measures that enable compliant processing to proceed.
Services tailored to your organisation
DPIA Trigger Assessment
Systematic review of new projects and processing changes to identify which activities require a formal DPIA.
We use the ICO's screening criteria and the nine categories of high-risk processing to identify DPIA obligations accurately.
Structured Risk Assessment
Systematic identification and evaluation of privacy risks to individuals using a documented, repeatable methodology.
Risks are assessed for likelihood and severity of harm — covering physical, material, and non-material impacts on data subjects.
Mitigation Recommendations
Practical, proportionate mitigation measures designed to reduce identified risks to an acceptable residual level.
Mitigations cover technical measures (encryption, pseudonymisation), organisational controls, and contractual safeguards.
ICO Prior Consultation
Where residual risk remains high, support with ICO prior consultation — including preparation of all required documentation.
We manage the full prior consultation process, liaising with the ICO on your behalf and responding to any requests for information.
DPIA Methodology
A structured, ICO-aligned approach from scoping to sign-off
Scoping & Necessity Review
Define the processing activity, assess proportionality and necessity, and map all data flows.
Risk Identification & Assessment
Systematically identify privacy risks to individuals and evaluate likelihood and severity of harm.
Mitigation & Sign-Off
Design mitigation measures, document residual risk, and obtain DPO and senior management sign-off.
Measurable outcomes that drive real value
GDPR Article 35 Met
Documented DPIAs demonstrate accountability and satisfy the mandatory requirement for high-risk processing activities.
Risks Mitigated Early
Identifying privacy risks before a project launches is far cheaper than remediation after data is already being processed.
Privacy-by-Design in Practice
Embedding DPIAs in project governance demonstrates genuine privacy-by-design — building trust with customers and regulators.
Why Choose Us
Our expertise and proven track record make us your ideal partner for data protection impact assessments
Proven Regulatory Expertise
Our consultants possess deep experience in navigating ICO expectations, ensuring your DPIAs are robust, compliant, and defensible. We translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable compliance documentation.
Risk-Focused Methodology
We go beyond simple checklists by performing rigorous necessity and proportionality analyses tailored to your specific data processing activities. This focus identifies hidden vulnerabilities early, preventing costly retroactive changes to your projects.
Strategic Mitigation Recommendations
We provide practical, business-aligned security controls that balance data privacy with your operational objectives. Our recommendations ensure that risks are effectively managed without hindering innovation.
End-to-End Prior Consultation Support
We guide you through the entire lifecycle, including direct assistance with mandatory ICO prior consultations should high risks persist. Our partnership ensures you remain confident and prepared throughout the regulatory engagement process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our dpia services services
