# Prior Consultation Workflows

## Workflow 1: Prior Consultation Decision
```
DPIA completed with residual risk assessment
│
├─ Residual risk Low or Medium?
│  └─ No prior consultation required. Document and proceed.
│
├─ Residual risk High?
│  └─ Prior consultation recommended. DPO decision.
│
├─ Residual risk Very High?
│  └─ Prior consultation mandatory. Processing must not proceed without SA review.
│
└─ Proceed to consultation preparation.
```

## Workflow 2: Submission and Tracking
1. DPO prepares Art. 36(3) documentation package.
2. Legal review of submission.
3. Submit to competent SA via designated channel.
4. Log submission date, SA reference, and expected response date (8 weeks).
5. Monitor for SA information requests — respond promptly.
6. Track the 8-week/14-week timeline.
7. Upon SA response: implement recommendations, update DPIA, proceed or redesign.