Summary

In this chapter, we focused on the role of IT auditors in assessing an organization’s data privacy and protection practices. We explored common data privacy and protection risks and emphasized the importance of identifying these risks and providing recommendations for improvement. The chapter also looked into some of the common privacy laws and regulations and their implications for organizations and IT auditors.

With the knowledge gained from this chapter, IT auditors will be well prepared to conduct thorough audits. However, the audit process doesn’t end with the identification of issues. In the next chapter, we will focus on the equally important aspects of reporting and remediation, guiding you through the process of creating effective audit reports and addressing identified issues with the organization.