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Data Impact Assessment
"I need a Data Impact Assessment for our new cloud-based HR management system that will process employee data across our Canadian operations, with particular attention to cross-border data transfers as we'll be using a US-based cloud provider starting March 2025."
1. Executive Summary: High-level overview of the assessment, key findings, and recommendations
2. Project Overview: Description of the project, system, or process being assessed, including objectives and scope
3. Data Inventory: Detailed catalogue of personal data being collected, processed, or stored, including data types, sources, and purposes
4. Legal Framework Analysis: Analysis of applicable privacy laws and regulations, including PIPEDA and relevant provincial legislation
5. Data Flow Mapping: Visual and written description of how personal data moves through the organization, including collection, processing, storage, and deletion
6. Privacy Impact Analysis: Assessment of privacy risks and potential impacts on individuals' rights and freedoms
7. Security Controls Assessment: Evaluation of technical and organizational measures in place to protect personal data
8. Risk Assessment: Detailed analysis of identified risks, their likelihood, and potential impact
9. Mitigation Measures: Proposed controls and measures to address identified risks
10. Recommendations: Specific actions required to address gaps and enhance privacy protection
11. Implementation Plan: Timeline and responsibilities for implementing recommended measures
1. Cross-Border Data Transfers: Analysis of international data transfers and applicable requirements - include when data will be transferred outside Canada
2. Automated Decision-Making Assessment: Evaluation of automated processing and algorithmic decision-making - include when AI or automated systems are used
3. Special Categories of Data: Additional analysis for sensitive data categories - include when processing health, biometric, or other sensitive data
4. Vendor Assessment: Evaluation of third-party service providers and their privacy practices - include when external vendors are involved
5. Data Retention Analysis: Detailed assessment of data retention periods and deletion procedures - include for complex data lifecycle management
6. Stakeholder Consultation: Summary of consultations with relevant stakeholders - include when significant stakeholder input is required
1. Appendix A - Data Flow Diagrams: Detailed technical diagrams showing data flows within systems and processes
2. Appendix B - Risk Assessment Matrix: Detailed risk scoring and prioritization matrix
3. Appendix C - Security Controls Checklist: Comprehensive list of security measures and their implementation status
4. Appendix D - Vendor Security Questionnaires: Completed security and privacy questionnaires from third-party vendors
5. Appendix E - Technical Architecture Documentation: Detailed technical specifications and system architecture diagrams
6. Appendix F - Training and Awareness Materials: Privacy and security training materials and procedures
7. Schedule 1 - Data Categories and Processing Activities: Detailed inventory of data elements and associated processing activities
8. Schedule 2 - Compliance Checklist: Detailed checklist mapping compliance with relevant privacy laws and regulations
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