{"id":5875,"date":"2025-11-07T21:40:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T20:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/?p=5875"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:59:43","slug":"dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/","title":{"rendered":"DPIA and Data Privacy: How to Protect Personal Data by Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/#What_a_DPIA_Is\" >What a DPIA Is<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/#When_a_DPIA_Is_Mandatory\" >When a DPIA Is Mandatory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/#Who_Conducts_the_DPIA_and_How\" >Who Conducts the DPIA and How<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/#Accountability_The_Core_Principle\" >Accountability: The Core Principle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/#DPIA_and_the_Principle_of_Confidentiality\" >DPIA and the Principle of Confidentiality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/#The_Benefits_of_a_Well-Executed_DPIA\" >The Benefits of a Well-Executed DPIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/#DPIA_and_Emerging_Technologies\" >DPIA and Emerging Technologies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endoacustica.com\/blogen\/2025\/11\/07\/dpia-and-data-privacy-how-to-protect-personal-data-by-design\/#Conclusions\" >Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"487\">Data protection is no longer a matter for lawyers or IT specialists alone. It\u2019s now a shared responsibility across every organization that handles personal information \u2014 whether from clients, employees, suppliers, or citizens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"785\">Within the European Union, <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"551\">Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR)<\/strong> introduced a proactive approach: privacy must be integrated <em data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"625\">\u201cby design\u201d<\/em> and <em data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"645\">\u201cby default.\u201d<\/em> This means that data protection should be built into every process, system, or service from the very start, not added as an afterthought.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1077\">In this context, the <strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"852\">DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment)<\/strong> \u2014 or privacy impact assessment \u2014 plays a central role. It\u2019s a strategic tool that helps organizations <strong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1001\">identify, evaluate, and minimize the risks<\/strong> that personal data processing may pose to individuals\u2019 rights and freedoms.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_DPIA_Is\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1106\">What a DPIA Is<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1255\">A <strong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1118\">DPIA<\/strong> is a formal, documented assessment carried out <em data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1174\">before<\/em> starting any data processing activity that may present a high risk to privacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1280\">Its purpose is twofold:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<li data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1412\">\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1412\"><strong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1313\">Identify potential risks<\/strong> \u2014 such as data loss, unauthorized access, profiling, or misuse of biometric or geolocation data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1492\"><strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1456\">Define security and control measures<\/strong> to reduce or eliminate those risks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1702\">In essence, a DPIA is about <strong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1550\">prevention, not reaction<\/strong>. It allows organizations to anticipate privacy issues before they occur and to demonstrate accountability and transparency in the way they handle data.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1741\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_a_DPIA_Is_Mandatory\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1741\">When a DPIA Is Mandatory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1941\">Not every data processing operation requires a DPIA.<br data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1798\" \/>However, under the GDPR, it is <em data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1840\">mandatory<\/em> whenever the processing is <strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1903\">likely to result in a high risk<\/strong> to individuals\u2019 rights or freedoms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1968\">Typical examples include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2382\">\n<li data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2046\">\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2046\">Systematic monitoring of public spaces (e.g., CCTV, smart surveillance).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2163\">\n<p data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2163\">Use of <strong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2083\">innovative technologies<\/strong> such as artificial intelligence, facial recognition, or geolocation tracking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2258\">\n<p data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2258\">Large-scale processing of <strong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2210\">sensitive data<\/strong> such as health, genetic, or judicial records.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2382\">\n<p data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2382\">Automated profiling that affects individual decisions (e.g., credit scoring, automated recruitment, behavioral analysis).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2645\">Each national Data Protection Authority publishes a list of cases where a DPIA is required.<br data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2478\" \/>In Italy, for instance, the <strong data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2554\">Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali<\/strong> issued detailed guidance on high-risk processing in its resolution of <strong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2644\">11 October 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2650\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2689\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Conducts_the_DPIA_and_How\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2689\">Who Conducts the DPIA and How<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2851\">The <strong data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2714\">data controller<\/strong> \u2014 the person or organization determining the purpose and means of data processing \u2014 is ultimately responsible for conducting the DPIA.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2904\">However, other key stakeholders should be involved:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3151\">\n<li data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2984\">\n<p data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2984\">The <strong data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2945\">Data Protection Officer (DPO)<\/strong>, who advises and ensures compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3064\">\n<p data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3064\"><strong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3006\">Data processors<\/strong>, when they perform technical or operational activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3151\">\n<p data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3151\"><strong data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3092\">Cybersecurity experts<\/strong>, who assess technical vulnerabilities and countermeasures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3206\">A professional DPIA usually follows four main phases:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3750\">\n<li data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3326\">\n<p data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3326\"><strong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3244\">Description of the processing<\/strong> \u2013 defining objectives, data categories, actors involved, and technologies used.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3458\">\n<p data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3458\"><strong data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3377\">Assessment of necessity and proportionality<\/strong> \u2013 verifying that the processing is justified and proportionate to its purpose.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3574\">\n<p data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3574\"><strong data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3479\">Risk analysis<\/strong> \u2013 identifying potential threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3750\">\n<p data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3750\"><strong data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3601\">Mitigation measures<\/strong> \u2013 defining the technical and organizational safeguards, such as encryption, pseudonymization, access control, staff training, and security policies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3892\">The DPIA must be <strong data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3792\">properly documented<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3818\">regularly updated<\/strong>, especially when technologies, purposes, or processing conditions change.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3897\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3941\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accountability_The_Core_Principle\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3941\">Accountability: The Core Principle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"4098\">The GDPR introduced the concept of <strong data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"3996\">accountability<\/strong>, meaning that organizations must not only comply with the law but also <strong data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4077\">prove<\/strong> they are doing so.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4320\">A well-executed DPIA embodies this principle. It demonstrates that the company has evaluated privacy impacts with care, implemented suitable safeguards, and embraced an ethical, transparent approach to data management.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4491\">Beyond compliance, a DPIA can also <strong data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4398\">reduce exposure to fines and disputes<\/strong>, serving as strong evidence of good faith and diligence in case of audits or investigations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4496\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4547\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DPIA_and_the_Principle_of_Confidentiality\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4547\">DPIA and the Principle of Confidentiality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4720\">Confidentiality is one of the foundations of privacy. It ensures that personal data is <strong data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4677\">accessible only to authorized persons<\/strong> and used solely for legitimate purposes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4892\">In an era where information moves constantly between clouds, mobile devices, analytics platforms, and AI systems, maintaining confidentiality is a continuous challenge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"5013\">A DPIA helps organizations <strong data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4944\">identify weaknesses<\/strong> in processes and technologies before they turn into real problems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5015\" data-end=\"5066\">Key measures to strengthen confidentiality include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5397\">\n<li data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5121\">\n<p data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5121\"><strong data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5089\">Data encryption<\/strong>, both in transit and at rest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5190\">\n<p data-start=\"5124\" data-end=\"5190\"><strong data-start=\"5124\" data-end=\"5154\">Role-based access controls<\/strong> with strict authorization levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5251\">\n<p data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5251\"><strong data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5226\">Comprehensive processing logs<\/strong> for full traceability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5320\">\n<p data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5320\"><strong data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5283\">Regular employee training<\/strong> to prevent human error and misuse.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5321\" data-end=\"5397\">\n<p data-start=\"5323\" data-end=\"5397\"><strong data-start=\"5323\" data-end=\"5350\">Data retention policies<\/strong> to delete information when no longer needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5399\" data-end=\"5579\">Confidentiality is not only a technical matter \u2014 it\u2019s also <strong data-start=\"5458\" data-end=\"5476\">a cultural one<\/strong>. It requires awareness, discipline, and an organizational mindset aligned with the GDPR\u2019s core values.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5581\" data-end=\"5584\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5630\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_a_Well-Executed_DPIA\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5590\" data-end=\"5630\">The Benefits of a Well-Executed DPIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5807\">Too often, businesses see the DPIA as bureaucratic paperwork. In reality, it\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5737\">strategic investment<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5741\" \/>A thorough privacy impact assessment provides multiple advantages:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5809\" data-end=\"6234\">\n<li data-start=\"5809\" data-end=\"5925\">\n<p data-start=\"5811\" data-end=\"5925\"><strong data-start=\"5811\" data-end=\"5842\">Prevention of data breaches<\/strong> and privacy incidents that could cause severe financial and reputational damage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5926\" data-end=\"6015\">\n<p data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"6015\"><strong data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"5945\">Greater trust<\/strong> from clients and partners through transparency and professionalism.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6016\" data-end=\"6092\">\n<p data-start=\"6018\" data-end=\"6092\"><strong data-start=\"6018\" data-end=\"6037\">Faster response<\/strong> to audits or inquiries from supervisory authorities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6093\" data-end=\"6234\">\n<p data-start=\"6095\" data-end=\"6234\"><strong data-start=\"6095\" data-end=\"6127\">Improved internal efficiency<\/strong>, as the process forces organizations to map workflows, remove redundancies, and eliminate risky practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6236\" data-end=\"6409\">Moreover, integrating DPIA practices into <strong data-start=\"6278\" data-end=\"6359\">cybersecurity strategies, vendor management, and business continuity planning<\/strong> strengthens the entire data governance ecosystem.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6411\" data-end=\"6414\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"6416\" data-end=\"6454\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DPIA_and_Emerging_Technologies\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6420\" data-end=\"6454\">DPIA and Emerging Technologies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6456\" data-end=\"6720\">With the rapid growth of AI, IoT, and predictive analytics, the DPIA is becoming even more critical.<br data-start=\"6556\" data-end=\"6559\" \/>It\u2019s not just about legal compliance anymore \u2014 it\u2019s about defining <strong data-start=\"6626\" data-end=\"6648\">ethical boundaries<\/strong> and ensuring that data-driven innovation remains under human control.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6722\" data-end=\"6795\">In systems like facial recognition or GPS tracking, a DPIA helps analyze:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6797\" data-end=\"7027\">\n<li data-start=\"6797\" data-end=\"6858\">\n<p data-start=\"6799\" data-end=\"6858\">The <strong data-start=\"6803\" data-end=\"6836\">necessity and proportionality<\/strong> of data collection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6859\" data-end=\"6911\">\n<p data-start=\"6861\" data-end=\"6911\">The <strong data-start=\"6865\" data-end=\"6908\">risks of bias, discrimination, or error<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6912\" data-end=\"6968\">\n<p data-start=\"6914\" data-end=\"6968\">Methods for <strong data-start=\"6926\" data-end=\"6965\">data minimization and anonymization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6969\" data-end=\"7027\">\n<p data-start=\"6971\" data-end=\"7027\">The <strong data-start=\"6975\" data-end=\"6991\">transparency<\/strong> of processing toward data subjects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7029\" data-end=\"7207\">In this sense, the DPIA becomes a <strong data-start=\"7063\" data-end=\"7088\">competitive advantage<\/strong>: it enables organizations to innovate responsibly, earning public trust while minimizing regulatory and ethical risks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7209\" data-end=\"7212\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"7214\" data-end=\"7233\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusions\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7218\" data-end=\"7233\">Conclusions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7235\" data-end=\"7373\">The <strong data-start=\"7239\" data-end=\"7276\">Data Protection Impact Assessment<\/strong> is far more than a legal requirement. It\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"7322\" data-end=\"7345\">practical safeguard<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"7352\" data-end=\"7370\">growth enabler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7375\" data-end=\"7536\">It ensures that personal data is processed with respect for individuals\u2019 rights while helping organizations build trust, credibility, and long-term resilience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7538\" data-end=\"7675\">In a world increasingly shaped by digital connectivity and information flows, <strong data-start=\"7616\" data-end=\"7643\">privacy is not a burden<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"7653\" data-end=\"7672\">strategic asset<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7677\" data-end=\"7856\">Adopting a <em data-start=\"7688\" data-end=\"7707\">privacy-by-design<\/em> culture and using the DPIA as an everyday management tool means choosing a clear direction: one of <strong data-start=\"7807\" data-end=\"7855\">transparency, innovation, and accountability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data protection is no longer a matter for lawyers or IT specialists alone. 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