An analysis of how information is handled 1) to ensure handling conforms to applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements regarding privacy; 2) to determine the risks and effects of collecting, maintaining, and disseminating information in identifiable form in an electronic information system; and 3) to examine and evaluate protections and alternative processes for handling information to mitigate potential privacy risks. Source: OMB Memorandum 3-22
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An analysis of how information is handled 1) to ensure handling conforms to applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements regarding privacy; 2) to determine the risks and effects of collecting, maintaining, and disseminating information in identifiable form in an electronic information system; and 3) to examine and evaluate protections and alternative processes for handling information to mitigate potential privacy risks. Source: OMB Memorandum 3-22
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Privacy Impact Assessment (pia). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/privacy-impact-assessment-pia
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