A Standard Document template for preparing a written privacy impact assessment (PIA) report (also known as a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) report or data protection assessment report), with integrated notes that provide important explanations and drafting tips. This Standard Document follows general best practices and is not tailored to any specific federal, state, sector-specific, or international law. While specific laws may impose additional or different requirements, this template provides a useful starting point for documenting a PIA review, supports an organization's privacy by design process, and can help organizations mitigate privacy risks.