Consulting privacy impact assessments
The government assesses the effects on privacy when launching or substantially changing a program or service that involves personal information. Browse the summaries of privacy impact assessments that Public Services and Procurement Canada conducts to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act.
About privacy impact assessments
A privacy impact assessment is a process used to:
- determine how a program or service could affect the privacy of an individual
- help to avoid or lessen possible negative effects on privacy that might result from a program or service
- state the government's commitment to protect the privacy of individuals
- promote transparency and accountability
- contribute to continued public confidence in the way the government manages personal information
The Directive on Privacy Impact Assessment requires federal departments and agencies to conduct assessments when either:
- new programs or services raise privacy issues
- changes to programs or services affect the way personal information is collected, used or disclosed
Browse the summaries of privacy impact assessments by fiscal year
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