Personally Identifiable Information [PII]

Information^[1] that can be used to identify or distinguish an individual, such as name, address, social security^[2] number, or email.

Defined Terms

1. ↑ Information ( Information )

The by-product of having data in an HR System. Data is gathered and reviewed providing information for decision making.

The protection of information assets through the use of technology, processes, and training.

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Glossary: Anonymization
The process of removing or encrypting personally identifiable information (PII) from data to ensure anonymity and protect privacy.
Glossary: Information Privacy
Keeping private the personally identifiable information that is collected in HR systems.
Glossary: Pseudonymization
The process of replacing personally identifiable information (PII) with pseudonyms or aliases to protect individual privacy.