PT-3(2)—Automation
>Control Description
Track processing purposes of personally identifiable information using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Automated mechanisms augment tracking of the processing purposes.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies govern automation in organizational systems?
- •Who is responsible for implementing and overseeing automation controls?
- •How does the organization ensure automation complies with privacy laws and regulations?
- •What process exists for documenting and maintaining automation?
- •What governance exists for monitoring and enforcing automation requirements?
Technical Implementation:
- •What systems or tools technically implement automation?
- •How are automation requirements enforced in PII processing systems?
- •What privacy-enhancing technologies support automation?
- •How is automation integrated with data governance and privacy tools?
- •What technical controls prevent violations of automation requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Provide documented policies and procedures for automation.
- •Provide evidence of automation implementation in PII systems.
- •Provide documentation demonstrating compliance with automation requirements.
- •Provide records of automation reviews and updates.
- •Provide privacy impact assessments or other documentation addressing automation.
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