Definition
A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is a systematic process for evaluating how a project, system, or process collects, uses, and protects personal information, identifying privacy risks and recommending mitigations.
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GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive EU data protection law that governs how organizations collect, process, store, and transfer personal data of EU residents, with significant penalties for non-compliance.
PIPEDA
PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) is Canada's federal privacy law governing how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial activities.
CCPA
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a state privacy law that gives California residents the right to know what personal data is collected about them, to delete it, to opt out of its sale, and to receive equal service regardless of exercising their rights.
Compliance
Compliance in cybersecurity refers to the process of meeting established security standards, regulations, and legal requirements. Organizations must adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations to protect data and avoid penalties.
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