This answer is the main purpose of a privacy program audit, as it can help to verify that the organization’s data protection procedures are consistent and compliant with the applicable laws, regulations, standards and best practices, as well as with the organization’s own policies and objectives. A privacy program audit is a systematic and independent examination of the organization’s privacy program records, activities and performance against established criteria. A privacy program audit can also help to identify any gaps, weaknesses or risks in the data protection procedures, and to recommend or implement any improvements or corrective actions.