The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has provided guidance on conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for organizations processing personal data under the GDPR. The goal is to simplify the DPIA process and reduce uncertainty about the steps involved and how the regulations should be interpreted.
The guidance includes a practical guide outlining a ten-step process for conducting a DPIA. The guide can be used independently or alongside IMY’s templates. IMY recommends reading the entire guide before starting the assessment.
Additionally, there is an appendix which offers a detailed overview of the relevant legal framework and guidance on how to interpret it. The appendix serves as a resource for those seeking deeper insights into the legal aspects of the DPIA process.
At Snellman, we were part of the DPO Advisory Group, providing input on the drafts prior to publication as part of our role as DPO for clients. We’re pleased to see that many of our comments and suggestions were considered (though we were likely not the only ones raising similar points) and that the guidance is now in place.
Still, performing the perfect DPIA remains a daunting and time-consuming task. Hopefully, this guidance can help organizations find a good enough approach to meeting this requirement.
At Snellman, we are, of course, always happy to discuss and assist with this.
Link to the guidelines can be found here (in Swedish only).
