Privacy Impact Assessments

More than a requirement — a tool to build trust and manage risk.

A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a strategic tool. When done well, a PIA helps you identify risks early, build public trust, and ensure your organization meets its legal and regulatory obligations. When done poorly, it can delay projects and leave you vulnerable.

Whether you’re introducing new technology, launching a program, or refining internal processes, a well-executed PIA safeguards your organization and the people you serve. Our role is to make the process clear, efficient, and effective—so you can move forward with confidence.

Where we help

Whether you're building a privacy program, managing FOI requests, or navigating compliance complexities, we make it simpler to do things right, without adding to your workload.

We support PIAs of all sizes, for organizations of all sizes. From simple internal reviews to full assessments requiring external regulatory approval. Wherever you are in the process, we can step in and guide you through it.

You can count on us to:

Work collaboratively across departments to build a complete picture of your initiative and thoroughly assess privacy risks from every angle.

Guide you through approvals by supporting internal review processes and preparing clear, regulator-ready submissions.
Support your team with flexibility, whether that means coaching and capacity-building or managing the entire PIA process end to end.
Tailor every PIA to the size, scope, and risk level of your initiative, ensuring it’s practical, proportionate, and actionable.
Provide clear, actionable recommendations that balance compliance requirements with operational needs, helping you move forward with confidence.
Strengthen organizational capacity by sharing tools, templates, and best practices that make future PIAs more efficient.

We’ve supported projects in healthcare, government, education, Indigenous organizations, and private sector companies.

We know what it takes to move a PIA smoothly from kickoff to executive sign-off, avoiding delays, minimizing surprises, and keeping your project on track.

How we work

Collaborative and cross-functional

You’ll work with seasoned FOI professionals who’ve managed access requests inside ministries, municipalities, healthcare organizations, and more. We bring both legal expertise and real-world operational insight.

Led by senior privacy specialists

We fit into your workflows. Not the other way around. That means working within your software, using your templates, and collaborating with your team just like an internal resource would.

Support from start to sign-off

All data is handled with care, stored securely in Canada, and processed in line with public sector security standards. Our systems, communication tools, and access protocols are built to protect sensitive records every step of the way.

Flexible delivery to fit your needs

Whether it’s five files or fifty, we’re ready. With a strong team and proven processes, we deliver consistent quality at scale.

Need help now — or building long-term capacity?

Whether you need urgent help with a privacy review or want to strengthen your team’s ability to manage PIAs moving forward, we’re ready to support you.

Let’s talk about how we can help.

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