Impact Assessment

Test, Protect & Implement

Data Protection Risk Analysis

New data processing operations, digital business models, and the use of modern technologies often bring not only opportunities but also increased data protection risks. The data protection impact assessment (DPIA) under Article 35 of the GDPR is a key tool for identifying potential impacts on the rights and freedoms of data subjects at an early stage, evaluating them in a structured manner, and deriving appropriate safeguards.

We support companies in reliably determining the necessity of a data protection impact assessment, robustly evaluating risks, and implementing the entire process in a technically sound and practical manner. Our goal is to design DPIA procedures that are not only formally correct but also organizationally viable and transparent.

Especially in cases where legal wording is intentionally left open-ended, careful assessment and a robust rationale are essential. Terms such as “substantial processing” or “systematic evaluation” leave room for interpretation, and conducting a DPIA often involves considerable effort in practice. This is precisely where we step in with a practical, solution-oriented, and structured consulting approach.

Our Services

Assessment of DPIA Necessity

• Classification of planned or existing processing operations
• Assessment of whether there is likely to be a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons
• Support in the transparent derivation and documentation of the decision

Structured Risk Analysis

• Description of the processing operation and the purposes pursued
• Analysis of potential risks to data subjects
• Assessment of the likelihood of occurrence, the severity of potential impacts, and existing safeguards

Developing appropriate measures

• Development of data protection-compliant and practical measures to minimize risk
• Support for technical and organizational safeguards
• Focus on feasibility, proportionality, and economic soundness

Documentation & Verifiability

• Structured presentation of results
• Preparation of reliable documentation for internal and external audits
• Support in the transparent documentation of the entire DPIA process

Support for specific issues

• Support for complex or technology-driven processing operations
• Assessment of scenarios with increased risk potential
• Assistance with additional data protection risk analyses and assessments

Our Consulting Approach

We place particular emphasis on a practical and solution-oriented approach. A data protection impact assessment must not be a purely theoretical document; rather, it must provide your company with a robust basis for decision-making. That is why we combine data protection requirements with a clear understanding of organizational processes, technical conditions, and practical feasibility.

We support you throughout the entire process—from the initial assessment through the actual implementation to complete documentation. The result is a DPIA that not only meets regulatory requirements but also provides guidance in day-to-day business operations.

Benefits of Implementation

• Greater certainty in assessing data protection risks
• Reliable decision-making criteria for new or modified processing activities
• Structured and transparent DPIA procedures
• Practical measures for risk mitigation

• Enhanced auditability and accountability to internal and external stakeholders

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) provide the foundation for identifying data protection risks early on, evaluating them thoroughly, and deriving appropriate, targeted measures. We support you in implementing DPIAs not only in a formally correct manner, but also in a practical, transparent, and organizationally sustainable way. This creates a solid basis for decision-making that provides certainty and sustainably strengthens the responsible handling of sensitive processing operations.

If you have any questions or would like advice as an initial introduction, you can contact us at any time using our contact form.