Identifying the need for a DPIA: Determine if the data processing activities necessitate a DPIA. Describing the information flow: Map out how data is collected, stored, used, and shared. Identifying potential risks: Assess risks to data subjects related to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Evaluating the necessity and proportionality: Ensure that data processing is necessary and proportionate to the research objectives. Implementing measures to mitigate risks: Introduce technical and organizational measures to address identified risks. Documentation and review: Document the DPIA process and review it periodically to address new risks or changes in the data processing activities.