Legislation & Regulation Privacy Impact Assessments

When you propose new or amend existing legislation or regulations, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) requires that you complete a privacy impact assessment (PIA). Complete a PIA even if there is no personal information involved in the proposed legislation or regulations.

If you need help with your PIA, contact the Privacy and Access Helpline.

Legislation Privacy Impact Assessments

Complete a legislation privacy impact assessment (LPIA) any time you propose new or amend existing legislation.

Legislation Privacy Impact Assessment template (Word, 37 KB)

You can begin an LPIA as soon as you have the Request for Legislation (RFL). Complete and submit the LPIA template to the Corporate Privacy Office by emailing PIA.Intake@gov.bc.ca.

Regulation Privacy Impact Assessments

Complete a regulation privacy impact assessment (RPIA) any time you propose new or amend existing regulations.

Regulation Privacy Impact Assessment template (Word, 37 KB)

You can start the RPIA before the regulation is drafted. Complete and submit the RPIA template to the Corporate Privacy Office by emailing PIA.Intake@gov.bc.ca.