Part 1: provides the context to your PIA process and forms the basis of your PIA template or report.Introduction: provides an overview of what a PIA is, why they are necessary, why they should be done, when they should be completed, who should draft the PIA, and how to use this guide and the PIA template.This guide is divided into an introduction and four sections that mirror the structure of the PIA template: The PIA guide and template are not intended to be a compliance exercise, but are designed to help you become aware of the privacy impacts of the program of work. The PIA guide and template are targeted at Victorian public sector ( VPS) organisations subject to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 ( PDP Act), however these resources may assist anyone undertaking a PIA. This guide is designed to accompany OVIC’s privacy impact assessment ( PIA) template. Privacy Impact Assessment Guide INTRODUCTION The structure of this guide