Department of Information Science, Tel: +44 (0) 1509 22 3052  Loughborough University

Privacy Impact Assessments

Funded by the Information Commissioner’s Office

Project investigators: Professor C Oppenheim and Dr A Warren

Duration: July 2007 - October 2007

Description
This project is being led by Loughborough University and involves partners from Bristol University, Canada and Australia.
The project has delivered:

  • A study of the use and effectiveness of PIAs in other countries, including recommendations for best practice for possible adoption in the UK context.
  • A comprehensive methodology for the conduct of effective PIAs in the UK context, learning the lessons from experience elsewhere.
  • A user friendly PIA Handbook for use by practitioners, to guide them through the PIA process in line with relevant UK legislation.

The PIA Handbook was launched on 11 December 2007 at the ICO’s Surveillance Society conference.

Contact:
Dr Adam Warren
Department of Information Science
Holywell Park Campus
Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
Email: ap_warren2007@yahoo.co.uk


 

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