Privacy Impact Assessment Summaries

Privacy Impact Assessment

A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is a process used to determine how a program or service could affect the privacy of an individual. It can also help to avoid or lessen possible negative effects on privacy that might result from a program or service. Also, a PIA is a way for the federal government to state its commitment to protect the privacy of individuals. PIAs promote transparency and accountability, and contribute to continued public confidence in the way the government manages personal information. Summaries of completed PIAs are available below.