What is Data Protection Impact Assessment?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
A process comprising a description of the rights of Data Principals and the purpose of processing of their personal data, assessment and management of the risk to the rights of the Data Principals, and such other matters regarding such process as may be prescribed.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
A formal review that Significant Data Fiduciaries must conduct periodically to identify and reduce risks to people's privacy. It is like a safety audit, but for data protection.
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