Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Flashcards

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Organizations must report to Congress the status of their PII holdings every ______

year

A PIA is required if your system for storing PII is entirely on paper.

False (B)

Identify if a PIA is required?

B and D

Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of the organization.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in a breach notification? (Select all that apply)

<p>Articles and other media reporting the breach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which regulation governs the DoD Privacy Program?

<p>DoD 5400.11-R: DoD Privacy Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of safeguarding measure involves restricting PII access to people with a need-to-know?

<p>administrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of the individual.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law establishes the federal government's legal responsibility for safeguarding PII?

<p>The Privacy Act of 1974</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which are considered PII?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

PII Reporting Frequency

Organizations must report the status of their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) holdings to Congress annually.

PIA for Paper Systems

A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is a process to evaluate and mitigate privacy risks, typically required for electronic systems storing PII, not paper-based systems.

Legal Liability for PII Misuse (Org)

Misuse of PII can lead to an organization facing potential legal repercussions and liabilities.

DoD Privacy Program Regulation

DoD 5400.11-R governs the Department of Defense (DoD) Privacy Program.

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Need-to-Know Access

Administrative safeguards include restricting PII access on a need-to-know basis, ensuring only authorized personnel can access sensitive information.

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Law for Safeguarding PII

The Privacy Act of 1974 establishes the federal government's legal responsibility for safeguarding PII.

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Legal Liability for PII Misuse (Individual)

Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of an individual.

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Examples of PII

Information such as your name, social security number, date of birth, and email address are all considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

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Study Notes

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Overview

  • Organizations are required to report their PII holdings to Congress annually.
  • A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is not necessary for systems that only store PII on paper.
  • To determine if a PIA is needed, refer to options B and D in specific guidelines.
  • Misuse of PII can lead to legal liability for organizations, highlighting the importance of compliance.
  • Individuals can also incur legal liability from the misuse of PII.

Breach Notifications

  • Breach notifications do not include media articles or reports related to the breach.

Regulatory Framework

  • The DoD Privacy Program is governed by DoD 5400.11-R, ensuring protection of PII.
  • The Privacy Act of 1974 establishes the federal government's legal obligations to safeguard PII.

Safeguarding Measures

  • Administrative safeguards involve limiting PII access to personnel with a legitimate need-to-know basis.

Classification of PII

  • PII can encompass a wide range of data points, and all categories of information are typically regarded as PII.

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