Is personal data the same as PII?

All PII can be personal data but not all personal data is considered as PII. Whereas, personal information in the context of the GDPR also references data such as: photographs, social media posts, preferences and location as personal. PII is any information that can be used to identify a person.

What are 5 examples of PII?

Examples include a full name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, bank account number, passport number, and email address. We often talk about PII in the context of data breaches and identity theft.

What is classed as PII data?

PII or Personal Identifiable Information is any data that can be used to clearly identify an individual. Some examples that have traditionally been considered personally identifiable information include, national insurance numbers in the UK, your mailing address, email address and phone numbers.

What is personal data in GDPR?

GDPR Personal Data The term is defined in Art. 4 (1). Personal data are any information which are related to an identified or identifiable natural person. For example, the telephone, credit card or personnel number of a person, account data, number plate, appearance, customer number or address are all personal data.

Is a photo personal data?

Photographs of living people are personal data and therefore fall under the Data Protection Act and must be treated accordingly.

What is sensitive personal information?

Sensitive information is personal information that includes information or an opinion about an individual’s: racial or ethnic origin. political opinions or associations. religious or philosophical beliefs. trade union membership or associations.

What is protected personal information?

Protected personal information or “PPI” means any personal information or characteristics that may be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, such as their name, Social Security Number (SSN), or biometric records.