What Does Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Mean?
Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is a label used to describe data that directly or indirectly identifies a specific individual.
Techopedia Explains Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
PII breaches can be dangerous to both individuals and businesses. Individuals whose PII is compromised raise the risk of identity theft. Businesses that allow their customers’ PII to be compromised raise the risk of losing the public’s trust and facing legal repercussions. Because PII is protected by privacy regulations, decisions about what PII to collect or share should be made in consultation with an organization’s Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), Data Protection Officer (DPO) and legal team.
