Personal identifier
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Personal Identifiers (PID) are a subset of personally identifiable information (PII) data elements, which identify an individual and can permit another person to "assume" that individual's identity without their knowledge or consent.[1] PIIs include direct identifiers (name, social security number) and indirect identifiers (race, ethnicity, age).[2]
Identifiers can be sensitive and non-sensitive, depending on whether it is a direct identifier that is uniquely associated with a person or a quasi-identifier that is not unique. A quasi-identifier cannot pin down an individual alone - it has to be combined with other identifiers.[3] [4]
Examples of PID
[edit ]Privately issued ID credentials
[edit ]- Benefit plan participation number
- Private health care authorization, access, or identification number
Transactional financial account numbers
[edit ]- Bank account number
- Credit or debit card account number
- Personal identification number (PIN)
- taxpayer identification number
Biometric identifiers
[edit ]- Fingerprint or voiceprint
- Iris or retina scans
- DNA
Health or medical information
[edit ]- National Health certificate number
Electronic identification credentials
[edit ]Full Date of Birth
[edit ]Further information: Birthdate
- Month, day and year
European-defined sensitive data
[edit ]Treated as PID globally, not just for citizens of the EU
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Political opinions
- Religious or philosophical beliefs
- Trade-union membership
- Health or sex life
- Offenses, criminal convictions, or security measures
- Proceedings from crimes or offenses
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ↑ "Guide to Identifying Personally Identifiable Information (PII)". www.technology.pitt.edu. 2017年02月14日. Retrieved 2020年12月06日.
- ↑ "What Is Personally Identifiable Information?". www.cdc.gov. Retrieved 2024年03月14日.
- ↑ University, Utah State. "Sensitive Data | Research Data Management". library.usu.edu. Retrieved 2023年04月11日.
- ↑ "Personally Identifiable Information (PII)". Investopedia. Retrieved 2022年09月07日.