DPIAd

DPIAd is a software framework and methodology designed to automate and streamline Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). It provides tooling to map data flows, identify privacy risks, and document mitigations required to comply with privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The architecture is modular, with components for data inventory, processing activity catalog, risk scoring, remediation workflows, and audit logging. It supports integration with data catalogs, privacy management platforms, and ticketing systems. The framework emphasizes reusability of templates and version-controlled DPIAs to support consistent assessments over time.

DPIAd aligns with GDPR Article 35 on DPIAs and with privacy standards such as ISO/IEC 27701. It promotes privacy by design and by default, offering templates for impact assessment reports, decision records, and evidence of stakeholder consultation. The framework often includes guidance on selecting appropriate risk criteria and documenting residual risk.

Adoption spans regulated sectors including finance, healthcare, and public administration, where DPIAs are frequently required. It is used by privacy officers, legal teams, and IT security to facilitate consistent assessments, track remediation actions, and provide auditable records for regulators and internal governance.

Limitations include reliance on complete and accurate data inventories and process descriptions, as well as the need for ongoing stakeholder involvement. DPIAd does not replace professional judgment or organizational risk management processes, but rather supports their standardization and traceability as privacy requirements evolve.