Personal identifier
Personal Identifiers (PID) are a subset of personally identifiable information (PII) data elements, which identify a unique individual and can permit another person to “assume” that individual's identity without their knowledge or consent.[1]
This can occur when PID data elements are used in any of these ways:
- Alone
- Combined with a person's name
- Combined with other PID data elements
- Combined with other PII
Examples of PID
Privately issued ID credentials
- Benefit plan participation number
- Private health care authorization, access, or identification number
Transactional financial account numbers
- Bank account number
- Credit or debit card account number
- Personal identification number (PIN)
Biometric identifiers
- Fingerprint or voiceprint
- Iris or retina scans
- DNA
Health or medical information
- National Health certificate number
Electronic identification credentials
Full Date of Birth
- Month, day and year
European-defined sensitive data
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
References
- "Guide to Identifying Personally Identifiable Information (PII)". www.technology.pitt.edu. 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
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