ProductsData PrivacyDPIA & Assessment Automation
Kenya DPA 2019 - s.31 - Data Protection Impact Assessment

DPIA from days to hours - with a built-in risk matrix

Complete Data Protection Impact Assessments in a fraction of the time. Six-step guided wizard, risk matrix, ODPC consultation tracker, and DPO approval workflow - all in one place.

Why this matters

Built for your compliance outcomes

Six-step guided wizard

Structured, defensible DPIA every time

  • Processing description and scope
  • Necessity and proportionality test
  • Comprehensive risk identification
  • Risk mitigation and residual assessment

Risk matrix built in

Likelihood × impact scoring

  • Pre-configured risk categories
  • Custom risk entries supported
  • Residual risk after mitigations
  • RAG status for each risk

ODPC consultation tracker

Track prior consultation if required

  • High-residual-risk trigger
  • ODPC submission tracking
  • 60-day response window countdown
  • ODPC recommendation logging

DPO review and sign-off

Four-eyes on every DPIA

  • DPO review assigned automatically
  • Comments and revision workflow
  • Digital sign-off with timestamp
  • Board summary report generated

Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

DPIA Wizard

Six-step guided workflow capturing processing description, necessity assessment, risk matrix, mitigations, residual risks, and ODPC consultation decision.

Risk Matrix

Pre-configured risk categories with likelihood × impact scoring. Residual risk assessment after mitigations. RAG (red/amber/green) status.

ODPC Consultation Module

Triggers when residual risk is high. Tracks submission date, 60-day countdown, ODPC recommendation, and implementation status.

DPO Workflow

Automatic DPO assignment for review and sign-off. Comment and revision cycle. Digital signature with timestamp for the audit trail.

DPIA Report

Auto-generated DPIA report in ODPC-format, ready for submission, board presentation, or ODPC inspection.

Re-assessment Reminders

Scheduled reminders to re-assess DPIAs when processing activities change or at set intervals. Keeps your DPIAs evergreen.

DPA alignment

Every feature maps to a DPA section

Dira is built from the Act, not retrofitted to it. Here's exactly how each capability addresses your Kenya DPA 2019 obligations.

Product FeatureDPA 2019 SectionWhat it fulfils
DPIA requirement screenings.31(1)Identifies when a DPIA is required - processing likely to result in high risk to data subject rights
Processing descriptions.31(2)(a)Systematic description of envisaged processing operations and purposes, including legitimate interests
Necessity assessments.31(2)(b)Assessment of necessity and proportionality of processing in relation to its purposes
Risk assessments.31(2)(c)Assessment of risks to rights and freedoms of data subjects
Risk mitigation measuress.31(2)(d)Measures envisaged to address risks, including safeguards and security measures
ODPC prior consultations.31(3)Prior ODPC consultation where residual risk remains high after mitigations

How it works

Step-by-step workflow

01

Screen for DPIA requirement

Answer Dira's screening questions. The system tells you if a DPIA is legally required under s.31 for your processing activity.

02

Complete the six-step wizard

Work through: processing description, legal basis, necessity test, risk identification, mitigation measures, and residual risk assessment.

03

DPO review and sign-off

Dira assigns the DPIA to your DPO for review. Comments, revisions, and final sign-off are tracked with full timestamps.

04

ODPC consultation if required

If residual risk remains high, Dira initiates the ODPC consultation workflow with submission tracking and 60-day countdown.

FAQ

Common questions

When is a DPIA required under Kenya DPA 2019?
A DPIA is required under s.31 when processing is likely to result in high risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects. This includes large-scale processing of sensitive data, systematic monitoring, and automated decision-making with legal effects. Dira's screening tool helps you determine if a DPIA is required.
Who should conduct the DPIA?
The data controller is responsible for the DPIA. The DPO must be consulted during the process (s.24). Dira's workflow assigns the DPO review role automatically and tracks their input and sign-off.
When must I consult the ODPC before processing?
Prior ODPC consultation is required under s.31(3) when your DPIA shows that processing would result in a high risk despite risk mitigation measures. Dira triggers the ODPC consultation module automatically when residual risk is assessed as high.
How long does the ODPC take to respond to a consultation?
The ODPC has up to 60 days to respond to a prior consultation request. During this period, you should not begin the high-risk processing. Dira's consultation tracker shows the 60-day countdown and logs the ODPC's response and recommendations.

Start using DPIA & Assessment Automation today

30-day free trial. No credit card required. Full access to all Data Privacy products from day one.

30-day free trial No credit card Cancel anytime