The Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) follows an iterative process with the following key steps:

graph TD
    A["Description of the envisaged processing"]
    B["Assessment of the necessity and proportionality"]
    C["Measures already envisaged"]
    D["Assessment of the risks to the rights and freedoms"]
    E["Measures envisaged to address the risks"]
    F["Documentation"]
    G["Monitoring and review"]

    style A fill:#00CC00,color:white
    style B fill:#FF0000,color:white
    style C fill:#FF0000,color:white
    style D fill:#6666FF,color:white
    style E fill:#6666FF,color:white
    style F fill:#800080,color:white
    style G fill:#FFD700,color:white

    A --> B --> C --> D --> E --> F --> G --> A

Process Steps

1. Description of the envisaged processing - Define and describe the scope of the processing operation
2. Assessment of necessity and proportionality - Evaluate if the processing is necessary and proportional to the purposes
3. Measures already envisaged - Document existing controls and measures
4. Assessment of risks - Identify and evaluate privacy risks to individuals
5. Measures to address risks - Define additional measures to protect privacy rights
6. Documentation - Record the DPIA process and outcomes
7. Monitoring and review - Continuously monitor and periodically review the assessment