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Which of the following is an example of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
Which of the following is an example of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
- Operating system
- Favorite color
- Phone number (correct)
- Biometric data
What could happen if an organization fails to protect the data of their data subjects?
What could happen if an organization fails to protect the data of their data subjects?
- The organization will be exempt from legal consequences
- The organization will gain public trust
- The organization will receive praise from the public
- The organization may face fines (correct)
Which of the following is not considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
Which of the following is not considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
- Social security number
- Operating system (correct)
- IP address
- Payment card data
Study Notes
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Examples of PII include: name, Social Security number, date of birth, address, and financial information
- PII is any information that can be used to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context
Consequences of Failing to Protect Data
- Failure to protect data can result in unauthorized access, theft, or loss of PII
- This can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and reputational damage to the organization
- It can also result in legal liabilities, fines, and penalties
Non-PII Data
- Examples of non-PII data include: anonymized data, aggregate data, and publicly available information
- Non-PII data is any information that cannot be used to identify a specific individual
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Description
Test your knowledge about privacy and sensitive data handling in business with this quiz. Explore the concept of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and learn about the types of information that can be used to identify an individual. Challenge yourself with questions about the protection of personal data, including names, addresses, social security numbers, payment card data, and more.
