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LIA & DPIA

Master LIA balancing tests and DPIA risk assessments - the two essential GDPR compliance tools. Learn when each is required and how to conduct them properly.

4.5(77 reviews)
193+students
36 min
6 Lessons
3 modules
Intermediate
Last updated: Feb 2026
Course Overview

This focused course teaches you the two most important GDPR assessment tools: Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). You'll learn exactly when legitimate interest can be used as a legal basis, how to conduct the three-part balancing test, and how to document your assessment. For DPIAs, you'll understand when they're mandatory, how to identify and evaluate risks, and how to implement appropriate safeguards. The course includes step-by-step guidance, real-world examples, and knowledge checks to ensure you can apply these assessments confidently in your organization.

Who this course is for

  • Data Protection Officers who need to conduct assessments
  • Privacy professionals advising on processing activities
  • Compliance managers documenting legal bases
  • Legal counsel reviewing data processing decisions
  • Project managers launching new data initiatives

What you will learn

  • When legitimate interest is appropriate as a legal basis
  • How to conduct the three-part LIA balancing test
  • When a DPIA is legally required under GDPR
  • How to identify and evaluate privacy risks systematically
  • How to document assessments to satisfy regulators

What you will gain

  • Confidently choose between legitimate interest and other legal bases
  • Conduct thorough LIA balancing tests that withstand scrutiny
  • Identify processing activities that require DPIAs
  • Evaluate risks and implement appropriate safeguards
  • Create assessment documentation that demonstrates compliance
What You'll Learn
Conduct legitimate interest assessments using the three-part test
Identify when DPIAs are required and conduct them properly
Systematically identify and evaluate privacy risks
Create assessment records that satisfy regulatory requirements
This course includes
Video lessons with step-by-step guidance
LIA template with worked examples
DPIA template and methodology
Knowledge checks for each topic
Certificate of completion
Curriculum

3 modules6 lessons36 min

$319 USD

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193 students enrolled
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Completion certificate
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