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PII (Personally Identifiable Information)

Privacy

Data Leak Identity Theft Data Broker Personal Data

Data that can identify a person, like name or ID number.

Definition

PII means information that can identify you, like your name, email, or government ID.

In plain English Data that can identify a person, like name or ID number.

Why this matters

Why it matters: If PII leaks, it can lead to fraud, stalking, or identity theft.

Example

Example: A leaked list of emails and phone numbers is PII exposure.