Document background
A Data Processing Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a fundamental privacy compliance document required by Philippine data protection regulations, particularly when processing activities are likely to result in high risks to individuals' rights and freedoms. This document becomes necessary when organizations implement new technologies, process sensitive personal information, or conduct large-scale data processing activities. The DPIA helps organizations comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and related regulations by systematically analyzing data processing operations, assessing their necessity and proportionality, and managing risks to data subjects. It serves as both a compliance tool and a decision-making aid, helping organizations implement data protection by design and demonstrate accountability to the National Privacy Commission.
