CNIL PIA Software
A tool to help data controllers carry out PIAs.
Overview
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) offers a free, open-source software tool to help organizations conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) in compliance with the GDPR. The tool guides users through the PIA methodology, helps to assess privacy risks, and provides a clear framework for documenting the assessment. It is available as a desktop application and a web version for internal hosting.
✨ Key Features
- Free and open-source
- Follows CNIL's PIA methodology
- Structured workflow for assessing privacy risks
- Visualisation of risks on a matrix
- Contextual knowledge bases to help with analysis
- Generates shareable PIA reports
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free and open-source
- Developed by a major European Data Protection Authority (CNIL)
- Credible and authoritative methodology
Unique Value: Provides a free, credible, and effective tool directly from a leading data protection authority to ensure PIAs are conducted in line with GDPR principles.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- PIA execution for public sector organizations
- Cost-effective compliance for startups and non-profits
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations requiring enterprise features like SSO, advanced collaboration, and API integration
- Companies needing a centralized, cloud-based platform to manage hundreds of assessments
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more structured and compliant framework than using spreadsheets, and is completely free, unlike commercial SaaS products.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The software is completely free.
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