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General DPIA Checklist

Version: 1.0 | Last Updated: 11 November 2025

Purpose: This checklist guides AHEEN staff in conducting DPIAs for high-risk data processing (e.g., biometric enrollment, cloud sharing in emergencies). Required under Kenya DPA Section 31 and ICRC Handbook (Ch. 3). Complete before starting; submit to DPO for review.

Project/Processing Activity: [Insert Name/Description]
Assessor: [Name/Role]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Use this checklist to systematically assess risks. Mark Yes/No/N/A and add notes. If risks remain high, escalate to UoN DPO (dataprotection@uonbi.ac.ke).

1. Describe the Processing (DPA Section 31(1)(a))

Item Assessment Notes/Evidence
□ What personal data is processed (e.g., names, health, biometrics of refugees)? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ What categories of data subjects (e.g., IDPs, students in camps)? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ Purpose and legal basis (e.g., consent, vital interests)? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ Volume/scale (e.g., 100+ beneficiaries)? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ Duration (e.g., 3-5 years retention)? [Yes | No | N/A]  

2. Assess Necessity & Proportionality (ICRC Principle: Data Minimization)

Item Assessment Notes/Evidence
□ Is processing essential for AHEEN goals (e.g., degree delivery)? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ Alternatives considered (e.g., anonymized data instead)? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ Data minimized (only essentials collected)? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ Proportional to risks in emergencies (e.g., no excess biometrics)? [Yes | No | N/A]  

3. Identify & Evaluate Risks (DPA Section 31(1)(b); Focus on Vulnerable Groups)

Rate risks: Low/Medium/High (consider "do no harm" in humanitarian contexts).

Risk Type Description/Example Likelihood (L/M/H) Impact (L/M/H) Overall Risk (L/M/H) Notes
Security Breach (e.g., lost device in camp exposing IDs)          
Unauthorized Access (e.g., cloud hack affecting refugees)          
Discrimination/Harm (e.g., data misuse leading to targeting)          
Rights Infringement (e.g., denial of education access)          
Other (e.g., cross-border transfer risks)          

4. Mitigation Measures (DPA Section 31(1)(c); UoN Security Standards)

Item Measure Implemented? (Yes/No) Residual Risk (L/M/H)
□ Encryption (AES-256) & MFA for storage/sharing.      
□ DPIA for third parties (e.g., DPA agreements).      
□ Training & awareness for field staff.      
□ Backup/disaster recovery in emergencies.      
□ Monitoring/audits (quarterly reviews).      
□ Other (e.g., pseudonymization).      

5. Consultation & Approval

Item Assessment Notes
□ Consulted data subjects/partners (e.g., beneficiary feedback)? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ Consulted ODPC if high-risk? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ DPO/UoN approval obtained? [Yes | No | N/A]  
□ Review plan (e.g., annually or post-incident)? [Yes | No | N/A]  

Overall Risk After Mitigation: [Low/Medium/High]
Recommendation: [Proceed/Modify/Stop]
Signature: ____________________ Date: __________

Tips: Use for activities like new apps or data sharing. Reference full Handbook at https://knowledgebase.aheen.net/books/aheen-data-protection. If high residual risk, halt processing. Inspired by ICRC Handbook (2022) & Kenya DPA.