Privacy & Data
Privacy refers to an individual's right to keep their personal information, activities, and communications confidential.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
This refers to information that can be used to identify someone.
Full name
National identification number (i.e., SSN)
IP address
Home address
Motor vehicle registration plate number
Driver’s license or state ID number
Face, fingerprints, or handwriting
Credit card and bank account numbers
Date of birth
Birthplace
Genetic information
Data
Data refers to raw and unprocessed facts, figures, symbols, or information that can be in the form of numbers, text, images, or any other format. Data can be collected, stored, and manipulated to extract meaningful insights, support decision-making, or perform various tasks.
Data Classification
Data classification is a multifaceted process, encompassing state, use, and security importance, serving as a risk management tool to align protection costs with asset value and potentially becoming more intricate for larger enterprises with diverse data protection requirements, including compliance considerations.
Data States
At Rest/Being Stored
Being Created/Generated
Being Transmitted
Being Updated/Deleted
Data Usage
Input
Output
Initialized (internal)
Data Risk Impact
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