PIA/DPIA Services

PIA/DPIA

At MediShield, our Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) help healthcare organisations proactively identify and manage privacy risks before they affect patients, staff, or systems. Our structured approach ensures compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and NHS data protection standards, while embedding accountability and privacy best practices across your organisation.

We analyse how personal data is collected, stored, and shared, identifying risks, and providing clear, actionable recommendations. Our experts also help document findings and implement safeguards, giving you confidence during regulatory reviews, audits and internal governance checks.

Whether you need a DPIA for high-risk processing or a broader PIA for new projects, our tailored services ensure your organisation is compliant, risk-aware, and prepared, protecting both sensitive data and your reputation.

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What is the Difference between PIA & DPIA?

PIA

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  • General assessment of privacy risks associated with a project, system, or process. Used primarily in the US having been replaced with the DPIA in the UK. 

  • Is a best practice activity for any organisation handling personal information.

  • Focuses on identifying privacy risks and recommending mitigation measures.

  • Will also cover non-personal data or general organisational practices affecting privacy.

  • Helps organisations make informed decisions about new projects or systems from a privacy perspective.

DPIA

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  • Specific assessment required under GDPR/UK GDPR for high-risk processing of personal data.

  • Mandatory when processing activities are likely to result in high risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms.

  • Focuses on assessing risks to the rights and freedoms of data subjects and implementing legally required safeguards.

  • Only concerns personal data and legally regulated processing activities and provides documented compliance evidence.

  • Must follow a structured, documented process with specific GDPR requirements and involves consultation with a Data Protection Officer (DPO).

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What are the Benefits of A MediShield pIA or DPIA?

Identifies Privacy Risks Early

A PIA/DPIA helps organisations spot potential privacy issues before a project, system, or process is implemented. Early identification allows for mitigation measures to be applied, reducing the likelihood of data breaches or regulatory non-compliance.

enhanced Compliance

DPIAs are legally required under GDPR/UK GDPR for high-risk processing activities. Conducting a PIA or DPIA ensures that your organisation meets legal obligations and demonstrates accountability to regulators such as the ICO.

Protects Individuals’ Rights

By assessing how personal data is collected, stored, and shared, a PIA/DPIA safeguards the rights and freedoms of data subjects. It ensures that projects or systems do not negatively impact individuals’ privacy or expose them to unnecessary risk.

Provides Evidence for Audits and Inspections

A well-documented PIA or DPIA serves as proof that privacy risks have been assessed and addressed. This evidence can be critical during internal audits, ICO reviews, or other regulatory inspections.

Enhances Organisational Decision-Making

PIAs/DPIAs provide a structured framework for evaluating the privacy implications of new projects or technologies. This enables informed decision-making, balancing operational needs with privacy and security considerations.

Builds Trust and Reputation with Stakeholders

Demonstrating proactive privacy risk management reassures clients, patients, and stakeholders that your organisation takes data protection seriously. This fosters confidence, strengthens trust, and supports long-term relationships.

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Why Cyber Security Matters More Than Ever for Healthcare

According to a UK government study, only about 51% of organisations reported having completed a DPIA in the last three years when required (i.e., where high-risk processing was involved). GOV.UK+1. The obligation to conduct a DPIA when required is explicit: under GDPR (Art. 35) failure to conduct one constitutes a breach and can incur huge fines up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover for certain omissions.

It is much the same in the US: Under the E-Government Act of 2002, federal agencies are required by law to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment but A survey found that only 56% had conducted a PIA in the past 12 months. IAPP

MediShield can help you understand whether a DPIA or PIA is required for your project or processing activity to ensure you are compliant and mitigate potential risks.

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