Personal information refers to any data that could potentially identify a specific individual. It is important to note that the definition of personal information may vary depending on the jurisdiction. However, some common examples of personal information include:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Social Security number
- Passport number
- Drivers license number
- Bank account number
- Credit or debit card number
- Personal characteristics, including photographic image, fingerprints, handwriting, or other unique biometric data
In some jurisdictions, personal information may also include information about an individuals education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history. Additionally, personal information may include IP addresses, device ID numbers, browser cookies, online aliases, or genetic data.
It is important to note that even if it may be technically possible to identify an individual from information, if doing so is so impractical that there is almost no likelihood of it occurring, the information would not generally be regarded as personal information.
