Best Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Software

Brandon Summers-Miller
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Researched and written by Brandon Summers-Miller

Privacy impact assessment (PIA) software enables companies to evaluate, assess, track, and report on the privacy implications of their data. PIA software facilitates the operationalization of the PIA process, especially when handling complex organizations, policies, or systems at scale, thus reducing the amount of time spent conducting PIAs. These tools also assist companies in complying with privacy regulations, as completing PIAs is mandated by some privacy laws, such as the GDPR’s Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) requirements under Article 35 if a project impacts a data subject’s rights.

PIA software helps businesses achieve privacy-by-design by uncovering privacy risks, such as exposure of sensitive data or personally identifying information, associated with new company projects, processes, policies, strategies, systems, and so on. PIAs are comprehensive evaluations of a business’ privacy risks and are conducted prior to developing new initiatives; this is different than a privacy audit, which is completed retrospectively. PIAs are conducted by privacy officers or legal teams, but require participation from company executives, product teams, IT teams, security teams, and more to understand the full scope of a business’ unique privacy risk and outline solutions to improve an organization's handling of sensitive data.

Completing PIAs is one part of many in administering a business’ complete privacy program. Many data privacy platforms offer PIA functionality, along with additional tools related to implementing a full privacy program.

To qualify for inclusion in the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) category, a product must:

Offer templated and customizable PIA questionnaires
Have built-in workflows that allow cross-organizational collaboration
Provide a dashboard to view PIAs in progress
Include reporting functionality
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Featured Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Software At A Glance

Leader:
Smartsheet
Smartsheet
Highest Performer:
PrivIQ - Data Privacy and Protection compliance management
PrivIQ - Data Privacy and Protection compliance management
Easiest to Use:
heyData
heyData
Top Trending:
Securiti
Securiti
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Highest Performer:
PrivIQ - Data Privacy and Protection compliance management
PrivIQ - Data Privacy and Protection compliance management
Easiest to Use:
heyData
heyData
Top Trending:
Securiti
Securiti

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Smartsheet
(21,447)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$9.00
2nd Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Smartsheet is an Intelligent Work Management Platform that revolutionizes how you manage projects, portfolios, and processes. The Smartsheet AI-powered platform delivers adaptability, sophisticated ex

Users: Project Manager, Senior Project Manager · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Construction · Market Segment: 41% Mid-Market, 34% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate Smartsheet's user-friendly interface, ease of use, and its ability to integrate with other applications, as well as its robust project management capabilities and automation features. Reviewers mentioned that Smartsheet can have slow load times, especially with heavily populated pages, and that some advanced features can be complex and require a learning curve to master.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Automation, Project Tracking
ConsLearning Curve, Missing Features, Not Intuitive, Limited Features, Limited Customization
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Smartsheet features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.0
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
9.1
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Smartsheet
Company Website
Year Founded
2005
HQ Location
Bellevue, WA
Twitter
@Smartsheet
26,451 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,150 employees on LinkedIn®
heyData
(206)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at €89.00
1st Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

heyData: Your Fast Track to Multi-Framework Compliance At heyData, we take compliance to the next level by offering SMEs a seamless solution that covers multiple regulatory frameworks—GDPR, nFADP,

Users: CEO, Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 51% Small-Business, 45% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Intuitive, Simple, Training Efficiency, Ease of Learning
ConsLearning Curve, Not Intuitive, Poor Interface Design, UX Improvement, Confusing Terminology
User SatisfactionSeller Details
heyData features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.3
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
8.1
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
heyData
Company Website
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Berlin, DE
Twitter
@heydata_eu
19 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
58 employees on LinkedIn®
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TrustArc
(312)4.2 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
6th Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

TrustArc is redefining privacy for the AI era. With 28+ years of global privacy expertise and assurance services, we deliver the only platform that blends regulatory intelligence, automation, and AI t

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 47% Enterprise, 39% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers frequently mention the intuitive platform, clear guidance, practical tools, automated assessments, centralized evidence repository, workflow automation for audit readiness, and the responsive and proactive customer support team as positive aspects of TrustArc. Reviewers noted that getting familiar with the platform can take time, some areas aren't as intuitive as they could be, occasional performance lags, limited customization options in reports, and the implementation process can feel a bit technical at first.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Helpful, Data Privacy, Compliance
ConsPoor Customer Support, Learning Curve, Complexity, Learning Difficulty, Difficult Setup
User SatisfactionSeller Details
TrustArc features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.2
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
8.3
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
TrustArc
Company Website
Year Founded
1997
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@TrustArc
12,769 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
381 employees on LinkedIn®
Securiti
(83)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
5th Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Securiti is the pioneer of the DataAI Command Center, a centralized platform that enables the safe use of data and GenAI. It provides unified data intelligence, controls and orchestration across hybri

Industries: Computer Software, Retail · Market Segment: 66% Enterprise, 13% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the product's user-friendly interface, robust automation for essential privacy tasks, and excellent customer support. Users mentioned some functional limitations, a noticeable learning curve, and delays with implementing some identified tool enhancements that can affect the overall user experience.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Features, Helpful, Problem Solving
ConsComplexity, Learning Curve, Implementation Issues, Complexity Issues, Learning Difficulty
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Securiti features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.5
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
9.6
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Veeam
Company Website
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Columbus, OH
Twitter
@veeam
51,579 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,666 employees on LinkedIn®
OneTrust Privacy Automation
(152)4.3 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

OneTrust’s mission is to enable the responsible use of data and AI. Our platform simplifies the collection of data with consent and preferences, automates the governance of data with integrated risk m

Users: Data Protection Officer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Financial Services · Market Segment: 47% Enterprise, 39% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Data Protection, Problem Solving, Compliance, Regulatory Compliance
ConsLearning Difficulty, Complexity, Complexity Issues, Learning Curve, Complex Implementation
User SatisfactionSeller Details
OneTrust Privacy Automation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.0
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
8.8
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
OneTrust
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Twitter
@OneTrust
6,559 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2,543 employees on LinkedIn®
SAP Privacy Governance
(19)4.6 out of 5
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

SAP Privacy Governance is a cloud-based solution designed to assist organizations across various industries in adhering to data protection regulations and ensuring the secure and private handling of p

Industries: Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 42% Enterprise, 37% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Ease of Learning, Features, Implementation Ease
ConsDifficult Navigation, Expensive, Sorting Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
SAP Privacy Governance features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
7.6
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
7.6
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
SAP
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Walldorf
Twitter
@SAP
297,192 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
138,451 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE:SAP
DataGuard
(96)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
9th Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Achieve your security and compliance goals with DataGuard’s all-in-one platform, designed to simplify compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, TISAX®, NIS2, SOC 2, GDPR, and the European AI Act. Dat

Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 48% Mid-Market, 38% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Reviewers like the competent consultants provided by DataGuard, the high availability of the service, the training platform, and the easy initial setup, all of which streamline processes and save time. Users reported that the training platform lacks depth in its content, some of the templated documents are overly complex, and the website in its two languages can sometimes be problematic.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCustomer Support, Helpful, Ease of Use, Professional Expertise, Compliance
ConsFeature Limitations, Learning Curve, Not Intuitive, Poor Interface Design, Complexity Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
DataGuard features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.0
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
8.2
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
DataGuard
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
Munich, Bavaria
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
185 employees on LinkedIn®
Phone
(089) 8967 551000
Collibra
(102)4.2 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Try Collibra for free @ Collibra.com/tour Collibra is for organizations with complex data challenges, hybrid data ecosystems—and big ambitions for data and AI. We help organizations who are trying

Industries: Financial Services, Banking · Market Segment: 72% Enterprise, 19% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsFeatures, Ease of Use, Data Management, Data Governance, Integrations
ConsLimited Functionality, Complexity Issues, Complexity, Improvement Needed, Complex Setup
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Collibra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
6.9
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.3
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
7.7
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Collibra
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
New York, New York
Twitter
@collibra
5,741 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,050 employees on LinkedIn®
PrivIQ - Data Privacy and Protection compliance management
(46)4.7 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PrivIQ is a compliance management platform that helps organizations take control of data privacy and protection requirements. Regulations such as GDPR, POPIA, and CCPA require businesses to maintain s

Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 46% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Compliance Management, User Interface, Privacy Management, Compliance
ConsSlow Performance, Data Privacy, Delays, Complex Functions, Data Management Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
PrivIQ - Data Privacy and Protection compliance management features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.3
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
9.2
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
PrivIQ
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Amsterdam, North Holland
Twitter
@priviq1
24 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6 employees on LinkedIn®
Osano
(153)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
7th Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Stop sweating privacy—Osano’s got your back. Osano is the all-in-one data-privacy platform that turns compliance from a headache into a strategic advantage. One line of JavaScript drops a powerhous

Industries: Computer Software, Marketing and Advertising · Market Segment: 55% Mid-Market, 34% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the powerful automation features, ease of setup, and the ability to manage permissions for Hubspot integration as standout benefits, along with the software's ability to handle cookie issues and provide a user-friendly DSAR platform. Users experienced challenges with the initial lack of a data discovery feature, higher cost compared to other solutions, issues with cookie configurations, lack of Expo support, slow support response times for non-US users, and a lack of bulk automations.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Easy Setup, Cookie Management, Compliance Management
ConsExpensive, Limited Customization, Limited Features, Missing Features, Cookie Management
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Osano features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.6
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
9.6
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Osano, Inc., a Public Benefit Corporation
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
Austin, Texas
Twitter
@Osano
1,529 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
91 employees on LinkedIn®
PrivacyEngine
(84)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
3rd Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PrivacyEngine is a leading provider of data privacy management solutions, designed to help organisations across various sectors, including retail, healthcare, financial services, and government, achie

Industries: Hospital & Health Care, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 51% Mid-Market, 29% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCompliance Management, Privacy Management, Compliance, Security, Security Management
ConsLearning Curve, Poor Interface Design, Feature Limitations, Improvement Needed, Navigation Difficulty
User SatisfactionSeller Details
PrivacyEngine features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.4
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
8.8
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
PrivacyEngine
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Dublin, County Dublin
Twitter
@PrivacyEngineDP
740 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
25 employees on LinkedIn®
iGrafx GDPR Suite
(15)4.5 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

iGrafx provides a platform loaded with the regulatory elements associated with this regulation, ensuring you have the means to assess risk, model your data flows, identify gaps, and implement audit co

Market Segment: 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
iGrafx GDPR Suite features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.8
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
7.9
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
iGrafx
Year Founded
1991
HQ Location
Tualatin, OR
Twitter
@iGrafx
657 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
81 employees on LinkedIn®
Transcend
(112)4.6 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Transcend is the compliance layer for customer data, enabling enterprises to activate AI responsibly and at scale. Fortune 500 companies and other category leaders rely on Transcend to embed custom

Users: Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 75% Mid-Market, 19% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCompliance Management, Ease of Use, Automation, Customer Support, Data Privacy
ConsIntegration Issues, Setup Difficulty, Complex Implementation, Delays, Dependency on Support
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Transcend features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Transcend
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
150 employees on LinkedIn®
Zendata
(69)4.9 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Zendata is an AI-enabled auditing platform for privacy compliance and brand risk management for B2C companies. We prevent data leakage by ensuring data access and disclosures match a company's privacy

Industries: Financial Services, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 70% Mid-Market, 26% Small-Business
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Zendata features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Zendata
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10 employees on LinkedIn®
GDPRsimple
(101)4.3 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

We condensed dense and complex language, layered in Definitions and Reference Guides, and help SMEs to: • Simplify the GDPR implementation process through Document Generators, and • Simplify demonstra

Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 38% Small-Business, 35% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
GDPRsimple features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Reporting and analytics
Average: 8.7
8.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.7
Centralized platform
Average: 8.9
9.0
Tracking
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
GDPRsimple
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
New York, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
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