Under B.C.'s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), school districts are required to conduct a privacy impact assessment (PIA) of digital tools that are being considered for use that will involve the use of personal information. The reality is, that for teaching and learning, there is a continuous stream of new digital tools on offer.

The Classroom Privacy Impact Assessment (C-PIA) Model provides a realistic pathway for districts to support teachers in selecting digital resources, and conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, while meeting district responsibility requirements under FIPPA.