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Personal Data
Privacy
Data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; includes direct and indirect identifiers.
Definition
Personal data covers information linked to an identifiable person, including identifiers, online IDs, and combinations of attributes that make someone identifiable. The exact scope varies by law, but the concept is broad.
In plain English
Data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; includes direct and indirect identifiers.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Once data is “personal,” privacy principles and safeguards (minimization, access controls, rights) typically apply.
Example
Example: Even without a name, a stable account ID linked to behavior can be personal data.
Apps Using Personal Data
Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept
