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DPIA Trigger Checklist (GDPR)

A Word checklist to help you decide whether a DPIA is likely required. Answer the questions for the processing in front of you. A “yes” is a prompt to assess, not a completed DPIA.

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File name
DPIA-Trigger-Checklist-3s0dla.docx
Format
Word
Opens with
Microsoft Word or another editor that opens .docx
Jurisdiction / regulations named
GDPR
Last catalog update
7 Sept 2026
What you must still do
Put the file on your letterhead, name your tools and roles, and have qualified counsel review it for your processing. These materials are not legal advice and do not certify compliance.
Who it's for
Privacy officers who need a working register, checklist, or assessment they can fill in today.

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DPIA Trigger Checklist (GDPR)

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Sample pages

English. Word file (DPIA-Trigger-Checklist-3s0dla.docx). Excerpts below are copied from this upload.

Excerpt 1

Purpose and Context

Describe the purpose of the processing activity or project: Describe the type of personal data involved: Explain the scope and limits of the processing: Is the data being processed considered sensitive or special category data under the GDPR? Racial or ethnic origin

Excerpt 2

Political opinions

Religious or philosophical beliefs Trade union membership Biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person Data concerning a natural person's sex life or sexual orientation Is the data being processed on a large scale?

Excerpt 3

Is the data being processed regularly and systematically?

Data Processing Activity Does the processing involve automated decision making or profiling? Does the processing involve tracking or monitoring individuals? Does the processing involve combining data from multiple sources? Does the processing involve new or innovative technologies?

Excerpt 4

Does the processing involve vulnerable data subjects?

Children and minors Elderly individuals Individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions Victims of domestic violence or abuse Refugees or asylum seekers

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Overview

A free Word checklist to decide whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment is likely needed. Walk through high-risk processing flags before you start a new tool or dataset. It does not replace a full DPIA.

License

For one organization's internal use. You may customize the files. You may not resell or redistribute them as products. They are starting documents or training clips, not legal advice, not a certification, and not a guarantee of compliance — have qualified counsel review them for your situation.

What's inside

  • Microsoft Word DPIA trigger checklist (free)
  • High-risk processing prompts
  • Yes/no workshop format
  • Use before buying new software or datasets
  • Instant download

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