Privacy Impact Assessment
A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is a systematic process designed to evaluate how personal information is collected, stored, managed, and protected by an organization. It helps identify and mitigate potential privacy risks associated with the handling of personal data. For instance, when provided with personal digital details like a first and last name, email, and phone number, a PIA can generate a comprehensive assessment of an individual's entire online presence. This includes analyzing what can be deduced about the individual from publicly available information and identifying vulnerabilities that may compromise their privacy.