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Information that can identify you, directly or indirectly.

Definition

Personal data is information that relates to you and can identify you directly (like your name) or indirectly (like an ID number).

In plain English Information that can identify you, directly or indirectly.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Personal data needs protection because it can be used to track you, profile you, or harm you.

Example

Example: Name, email address, device ID, and sometimes IP address can be personal data.