A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an in-depth review and analysis of a project, program, technology system, and/or process and is intended to identify and resolve privacy risks throughout the design or redesign of a technology, system, program or service.

The City of Toronto is responsible for ensuring the protection individuals' privacy at all times. The protection of privacy also forms part of the City's Accountability and

Openness principles as stated in the Information Management Framework. These principles identify the public expectation for access to the City's information and the protection of their privacy.