Data Protection Risk Assessment Template for Australia

1. Cross-Border Data Flows: Required when personal data is transferred internationally, analyzing compliance with cross-border data transfer requirements

2. Industry-Specific Compliance: Required for organizations in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance) to address sector-specific requirements

3. Vendor Assessment: Required when third-party vendors process personal data on behalf of the organization

4. Data Breach Response: Recommended for organizations handling sensitive data or with complex processing operations

5. Privacy Impact Assessment: Required for new projects or significant changes to existing data processing activities

6. Special Categories of Data: Required when processing sensitive data categories such as health information or biometric data

1. Appendix A - Data Flow Diagrams: Visual representations of how personal data flows through the organization

2. Appendix B - Risk Assessment Matrix: Detailed risk scoring and prioritization matrix

3. Appendix C - Control Framework: Comprehensive list of technical and organizational controls

4. Appendix D - Compliance Checklist: Detailed checklist against relevant privacy principles and legislative requirements

5. Appendix E - Interview Records: Summary of stakeholder interviews and information gathering sessions

6. Appendix F - Security Controls Assessment: Technical security measures evaluation and recommendations

7. Appendix G - Data Retention Schedule: Overview of data retention periods and disposal requirements

8. Appendix H - Incident Response Procedures: Procedures for handling data breaches and security incidents