Privacy Impact Assessment Template "Gouge"
Published, February 20, 2009
This document attempts to address the common issues encountered as a privacy impact assessment moves its way through the review and approval process. Consider this a "living" document and help us improve its content and usefullness.
Note: In U.S. Navy jargon, "gouge" is the essential piece of information; the heart of the matter; or outstanding test-preparation material (such as an old test copy). A person who is tired of hearing all the extraneous information surrounding a problem might exclaim, "Just give me the gouge!" Originated at the U.S. Naval Academy and introduced from there into the wider Navy, where it sees less frequent usage.