Privacy
PIA
Privacy Impact Assessment
In plain English
A structured review of how a program or system handles personal information, done before launch.
Where you’ll see it
Privacy. Triggered when personal information is involved.
Example
“Has the PIA been completed?”
Has the privacy review been done, and its recommendations implemented?
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Important
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