What qualifies as personally identifiable information?

What qualifies as personally identifiable information?

Personally identifiable information, or PII, is any data that could potentially be used to identify a particular person. Examples include a full name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, bank account number, passport number, and email address.

What is not considered personally identifiable information?

Non-PII data, is simply data that is anonymous. This data can not be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity such as their name, social security number, date and place of birth, bio-metric records etc. Non-PII data typically includes data collected by browsers and servers using cookies.

Is PII a street address?

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes: Personal address information: street address, or email address. Personal telephone numbers. Personal characteristics: photographic images (particularly of face or other identifying characteristics), fingerprints, or handwriting.

How do you protect personally identifiable information?

10 steps to help your organization secure personally identifiable information against loss or compromise

1. Identify the PII your company stores.
2. Find all the places PII is stored.
3. Classify PII in terms of sensitivity.
4. Delete old PII you no longer need.
5. Establish an acceptable usage policy.
6. Encrypt PII.

What is the penalty for disclosing PII?

The potential criminal penalties consist of incarceration and monetary fines up to $5,000. Failure to report any known or suspected loss of control or unauthorized disclosure of PII. Failure, as a manager, to adequately instruct, train, or supervise employees in their responsibilities.

Is keeping someone’s personal information illegal?

The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) protects personal information held by the federal government by preventing unauthorized disclosures of such information. Individuals also have the right to review such information, request corrections, and be informed of any disclosures.

Can I sue someone for using my personal information?

If the person knows or law enforcement can find the person who is responsible for the identity theft, then they can be sued in both criminal and civil court. Most likely any other business that had possession of and may be responsible for the stolen information.