PII

Personally Identifiable Information

PII refers to any data that could potentially be used to identify a specific individual. Examples of PII include:

• Full name
• Social Security number (United States)
• Driver’s license number
• Passport number
• Email address
• Phone number
• Home address
• Date of birth (DOB)
• Biometric data (fingerprints, facial recognition data, etc.)

PII is often collected by organizations for various purposes, such as employment, healthcare, or financial transactions. Organizations have a responsibility to protect PII from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, as it can be used for identity theft or other malicious purposes. Many privacy laws and regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA, have strict requirements for handling and protecting PII.

• Abbreviation: PII