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Balancing Test

Balancing Tests assess whether the benefits of processing personal data justify its risks and impacts on individuals. Under the GDPR, they are central to legitimate interests assessments (LIAs). Similar balancing analyses appear in U.S. privacy laws, particularly in data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments that weigh processing benefits against potential privacy and consumer harms. Explore guidance on proportionality, safeguards, rights, risks, and documentation.

Colorado Privacy Act Data Protection Assessments: Understanding the Requirements

Colorado's Privacy Act requires Data Protection Assessments before high-risk processing begins. Learn when a DPA is required, what it must include, how often it must be updated, the risks organizations should evaluate, and practical steps for building a compliant assessment framework.

What Is a Risk Assessment Under the CCPA?

The CCPA requires businesses to conduct risk assessments before engaging in certain high-risk processing activities. Learn when a risk assessment is required, what it must include, how it compares to a GDPR DPIA, and the key compliance obligations under California law.

The GDPR’s DPIA Requirement: Identifying, Assessing, and Mitigating High-Risk Processing

A practical guide to GDPR Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), explaining when they are required, the nine high-risk criteria, how to assess and mitigate risks, conduct a DPIA, document decisions, and determine when prior consultation is required.