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title: "PII (Personally Identifiable Information) — Database Glossary | Xata"
description: "Any data that can identify an individual, directly or indirectly. Direct PII: name, SSN, email. Indirect PII: age, ZIP code, gender (can identify when c..."
source: "https://xata.io/glossary/pii"
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# PII (Personally Identifiable Information)

Privacy & Anonymization

Any data that can identify an individual, directly or indirectly. Direct PII: name, SSN, email. Indirect PII: age, ZIP code, gender (can identify when combined). Classification varies by regulation and jurisdiction.

Related terms

DIDQID

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