1The likelihood and severity of the risk to the rights and freedoms of the data subject should be determined by reference to the nature, scope, context and purposes of the processing. 2Risk should be evaluated on the basis of an objective assessment, by which it is established whether data processing operations involve a risk or a high risk.
* This title is an unofficial description.
Why Recital 76 Matters for GDPR Compliance?
Recital 76 explains how to evaluate risks by considering both the likelihood and severity of potential harm. It requires an objective assessment to determine whether processing poses a high risk.
This supports a risk-based approach to GDPR compliance and helps organizations decide when enhanced safeguards or DPIAs are required.