Data Protection Impact Assessment Service



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Secure Your Identity & Access Management

As organisations move to cloud-based identity solutions, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations becomes increasingly complex. Our Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) service helps you identify and mitigate privacy risks before they impact your business.



 Regulatory Compliance

Ensure your Microsoft Entra implementation meets UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.


Risk Identification

 Systematically identify potential privacy risks to individuals whose data is processed through your identity systems.

 

Mitigation Strategies

Implement proven technical and organisational measures to address identified risks and protect personal data.



Our DPIA Methodology

Our comprehensive approach follows ICO guidelines and industry best practices to ensure your implementations protect privacy by design.


1. Project Assessment

We evaluate your digital estate and implementation plans to understand the scope, purpose, and data processing activities involved.

2. Information Flow Mapping

We document the categories of personal data processed, data subjects affected, and how information flows through your identity systems.

3. Risk Assessment

Our experts identify and evaluate potential privacy risks, assessing their likelihood and potential impact on individuals.

4. Mitigation Planning

We develop practical technical and organisational measures to address identified risks and ensure compliance.

5. Documentation & Reporting

We provide comprehensive documentation of the DPIA process, findings, and recommendations for your records.

6. Documentation & Reporting

Our team assists with implementing recommended controls and measures within your Microsoft environment.

Common Risks


Our DPIA service specifically addresses the unique risks associated with cloud-based identity and access management:


Risk Area Description Typical Risk Level
Data Collection Collection of unnecessary personal data during identity provisioning Medium
Data Retention Retention of personal data beyond necessary timeframes Medium
Cross-Border Transfers Transfer of personal data to non-adequate jurisdictions High
Unauthorised Access Unauthorised access to identity data within systems High
Identity Theft Compromised credentials leading to unauthorised access High
System Availability Authentication system downtime preventing legitimate access Medium

Our Mitigation Approach


For each identified risk, we develop specific technical and organisational controls:

Technical Controls


  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Risk-based authentication
  • Just-in-time access provisioning
  • Privileged Identity Management
  • Comprehensive audit logging
  • Data encryption at rest and in transit


Organisational Controls


  • Identity Governance Framework
  • Access Review Policies
  • Privileged Access Management Procedures
  • Security awareness training
  • Incident response procedures
  • Compliance monitoring processes


Why choose Altiatech for your DPIA?

IAM Expertise

Our altIAM team specialises in identity and access management with deep Microsoft Entra expertise since 2018.



Microsoft Partnership

As a Microsoft Partner, we have privileged access to Microsoft's security and compliance resources.


Practical Recommendations

We provide actionable, implementable controls that balance security, compliance, and usability.

Privacy Specialists

Our consultants are trained in data protection regulations and privacy impact assessment methodologies.

Proven Methodology

Our DPIA approach is based on ICO guidelines and real-world implementation experience across diverse sectors.

End-to-End Support

From initial assessment to implementation of recommended controls, we support you throughout the journey.

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