Questions and Answers
Which of the following is an example of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
Phone number
What could happen if an organization fails to protect the data of their data subjects?
The organization may face fines
Which of the following is not considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
Operating system
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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