---
title: "Draft a privacy impact assessment against the OAIC PIA guide"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/privacy-data-protection-and-cyber/draft-a-privacy-or-data-protection-impact-assessment/commonwealth"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A25-T1-R6-CTH"
practice_area: "Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["CTH"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Draft a privacy impact assessment against the OAIC PIA guide

> Structure a PIA from the project description using the OAIC five-stage guide (description, flows, analysis, solutions, sign-off), with questions for each APP.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/privacy-data-protection-and-cyber/draft-a-privacy-or-data-protection-impact-assessment/commonwealth  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber](https://ailawframework.com/practice/privacy-data-protection-and-cyber.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | Structure a PIA from the project description using the OAIC five-stage guide (description, flows, analysis, solutions, sign-off), with questions for each APP. |
| What the lawyer must review | Match the flow map to the real architecture Flag sensitive and children's data (APP 3; 2024 Act) Cover ADM transparency (December 2026) Use the current OAIC guide Mark the PIA as prepared on legal instructions if privilege is intended |
| Written for | Commonwealth |
| Applies to | [Draft a privacy or data-protection impact assessment](https://ailawframework.com/practice/privacy-data-protection-and-cyber/draft-a-privacy-or-data-protection-impact-assessment.md) |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
2. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
3. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
4. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*