A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Philippines collects and processes personal data from its customers. Companies should have a clear understanding of how the data flows through their system. Identifying privacy risks early and then putting actions in place to address the risks ensures that companies comply with the Data Protection Act and other data protection regulations in the Philippines.
In other words A PIA (Privacy Impact Assessment) is an analysis of how private information will be handled. It shows how your private information will be handled from beginning to end and shows us where there are risks of mishandling. In addition to identifying these risks associated with technical and operational aspects of the organisation’s business processes. It also ensures that all of these processes are aligned with the law.
Therefore, PIAs play an important role in understanding all technological aspects involved in the handling of individuals’ Private Information and are essential for assisting organisations in making informed decisions concerning privacy compliance in the Philippines. Well-prepared PIAs will provide documentation that the organisation understands and successfully manages its privacy risks.
