A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an in-depth review and analysis of a project, program, technology system and/or process and intended to identify and resolve privacy risks throughout the design or redesign of a technology, system, program or service. The County of Huron is responsible for ensuring the protection of individuals’ privacy at all times. The protection of privacy also forms part of the County’s Accountability and Openness principles that identify the public expectation for access to the County’s information and the protection of their privacy. The County Clerk has authority to ensure

safeguards are in place to protect personal information that is in the County’s custody or control. It is the responsibility of all County staff to ensure these protections are in place within technologies, systems, programs or services.

This policy applies to all departments in the County of Huron including staff, volunteers and contract staff hired by the County or by third party organizations hired under an agreement or contract.