PCCET · Question #216
Which two pieces of information are considered personally identifiable information (PII)? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is A. Birthplace D. Name. Personally identifiable information (PII) is any data that can be used to identify someone. All information that directly or indirectly links to a person is considered PII. Among PII, some pieces of information are more sensitive than others. Sensitive PII is sensitive…
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Which two pieces of information are considered personally identifiable information (PII)? (Choose two.)
Options
- ABirthplace
- BLogin 10
- CProfession
- DName
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A93% (27)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
Explanation
Personally identifiable information (PII) is any data that can be used to identify someone. All information that directly or indirectly links to a person is considered PII. Among PII, some pieces of information are more sensitive than others. Sensitive PII is sensitive information that directly identifies an individual and could cause significant harm if leaked or stolen. Birthplace and name are examples of sensitive PII, as they can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other information. Login 10 and profession are not considered sensitive PII, as they are not unique to a person and do not reveal their identity. Login 10 is a non- sensitive PII that is easily accessible from public sources, while profession is not a PII at all, as it does not link to a specific individual.
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