Data Protection Impact Assessment
The challenge
Understanding when a DPIA is mandatory
The EU GDPR requires a DPIA whenever your data processing poses a high risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms. This includes activities like profiling, large-scale processing of sensitive data, or systematic monitoring of public spaces.
Common scenarios that trigger a DPIA
A DPIA is essential for:
- Systematic, extensive evaluations of personal data, including profiling.
- Large-scale processing of sensitive personal information.
- Continuous monitoring of public areas on a broad scale.
If your project fits any of these categories, a DPIA isn’t just recommended, it’s legally required.
Expert DPIA support you can trust
Many organisations lack the in-house expertise to conduct GDPR-compliant DPIAs. BH Consulting brings extensive experience in delivering thorough, efficient DPIAs for both public and private sector clients ,helping you stay compliant and mitigate risks on time.
The service
A Data Protection Impact Assessment enables clients to understand and manage personal data processing risks and demonstrate accountability (GDPR Article 5(2)).
Policies, procedures and processes
A DPIA is a process which helps organisations to anticipate and address the likely privacy impact of projects and technologies, to identify privacy related issues, develop solutions, and ensure that such issues are addressed appropriately in a manner consistent with statutory obligations and corporate policies.
BH Consulting follow best practise guidelines for Data Protection Impact Assessments published by ENISA, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office, and by the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.
Assess, Act, and Embed DPIA Best Practice
BH Consulting conduct initial data protection impact assessment workshops, to assess the risks associated with a new or existing data processing activity, system, or technology. Additionally, we provide subsequent recommendations on the appropriate controls to mitigate or minimise those risks.
We work on developing an action plan to manage the implementation of the given recommendations. Our experienced consultants also help to establish and document the tailored DPIA process for clients for future internal use.
This service can be carried out remotely.
Benefits
Reduce unnecessary data processing activities and storage
Build trust with your customers and internal stakeholders
Minimise the risk of data breaches and in turn damage to your organisation’s reputation
Demonstrate your commitment to data protection to the regulator
Prevent unlawful processing
Implement a risk-based approach
Implement privacy by design and by default
Testimonials
“We engaged the services of BH Consulting in September to act as our DPO. Our DPO Annemarie, understands the way in which we work and has completely adapted her approach to suit our needs. I couldn’t recommend Annemarie and the team at BH consulting highly enough.”
“The expertise BH Consulting provided to ensure we have a robust GDPR compliance framework in place was great. We would have no hesitation recommending BH Consulting to others in a similar position.”
“Make-A-Wish Ireland has been working with BH Consulting for three years and have found them to be incredibly supportive. The support we have been given is practical, logical, and most importantly calming. We would highly recommend any company to work with BH Consulting.”
“BH Consulting have been our CISO since February 2019 and we have found their expertise to be extremely beneficial. We really like the fact that they are independent and not tied to any vendors or solutions.”
“BH Consulting provide a reliable and valuable service to our organisation. Their expertise and continued guidance has been a great support to us since the introduction of GDPR.”
Why get in touch with BH Consulting
BH Consulting is a trusted, independent cybersecurity and data protection consultancy with over 20 years of experience. Whether you need expert guidance on compliance, risk management, or security strategy, our team delivers practical, vendor-neutral advice tailored to your needs.
- Trusted by global brands and public sector bodies
- ISO 27001-certified team with deep domain expertise
- Proven track record in delivering real-world solutions
- Flexible services: CISO/DPO as-a-Service, audits, training & more
Let’s start a conversation about securing your business.
