Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) and Risk Management
Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments and managing data protection risks.
Privacy Impact Assessments evaluate the privacy and data protection implications of processing activities. Significant Data Fiduciaries must conduct PIAs for certain processing activities and publish the results.
PIA Scope and Triggers
Understanding when Privacy Impact Assessments are required.
Key Points
- •Mandatory PIA requirements for SDFs
- •Processing likely to cause harm
- •New technologies or processing methods
- •Large-scale processing activities
- •Cross-border transfer activities
PIA Methodology & Process
Conducting a comprehensive Privacy Impact Assessment.
Key Points
- •Scoping and planning
- •Data mapping and processing inventory
- •Identification of risks and mitigating measures
- •Consultation with stakeholders
- •Documentation and sign-off
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Evaluating and managing privacy risks.
Key Points
- •Risk categories (technical, organizational, legal)
- •Likelihood and impact assessment
- •Control measures and safeguards
- •Residual risk evaluation
- •Continuous monitoring
Publication & Board Reporting
Making PIA results available and reporting to the Data Protection Board.
Key Points
- •Publication requirements for SDFs
- •Format and accessibility
- •Board notification procedures
- •Updates and re-assessments
- •Public summary vs. detailed assessment
Statutory References
- ⚖Section 10(2)(b): PIA obligation for SDFs
- ⚖Rule 11: Publication of Privacy Impact Assessment
- ⚖Section 4: Harm assessment criteria
- ⚖Rule 3: PIA methodology