Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
Launching new data initiatives requires understanding privacy risks and compliance requirements. We assess privacy impact, create risk registers, and recommend safeguards to protect personal data.
Why Privacy Impact Assessments Matter
New data initiatives can introduce privacy risks and compliance obligations. A Privacy Impact Assessment identifies risks, evaluates compliance requirements, and recommends safeguards to protect personal data and meet regulatory obligations.
This service is perfect for teams launching new data initiatives. We assess privacy risks, create a risk register, and provide recommended safeguards to ensure compliance and protect personal data.
Key Facts & Examples
Privacy Regulation Impact
GDPR fines reached €1.6 billion in 2023, with average fines of €2.1 million. CCPA violations can cost $2,500–$7,500 per violation, and privacy breaches cost organizations an average of $4.45 million globally.
Common Privacy Risks
- Data Collection Overreach: Collecting more personal data than necessary violates GDPR's data minimization principle and increases breach risk
- Inadequate Consent Mechanisms: 40% of organizations have consent mechanisms that don't meet GDPR/CCPA requirements, creating compliance violations
- Data Sharing Risks: Sharing personal data with third parties without proper agreements and safeguards creates liability and breach risks
- Retention Policy Gaps: Keeping personal data longer than necessary violates retention requirements and increases breach exposure
Real-World Example
A healthcare startup launched a patient portal without a PIA, collecting sensitive health data without proper safeguards. After a data breach exposed 50,000 patient records, they faced $2.8M in GDPR fines, $1.2M in breach remediation costs, and lost 30% of customers. A PIA would have identified these risks and enabled proper safeguards before launch.
How It Works
A structured process tailored to this engagement
Initiative Review
Review data initiative scope and personal data processing activities
Stakeholder Interviews
Conduct interviews to understand data flows and privacy concerns
Risk Assessment
Identify privacy risks and evaluate compliance requirements
Safeguards Recommendation
Provide PIA report with risk register and recommended safeguards
What You'll Receive
Clear, actionable deliverables
Data flow mapping and analysis
Privacy risk assessment
Compliance gap analysis
PIA report
Risk register and mitigation plan
Privacy safeguards and controls
Good Fit If
- Scope limited to one initiative
- Stakeholder interviews required
- Remote sessions only
Outside Scope
- Legal counsel
Ready to Get Started?
Let's discuss how Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) can help your team achieve your goals.