Understand What Personal Data Is
Identify the types of information that can reveal, track, or impersonate you.
Personal data refers to any information that can identify you as a person. This includes:
- Your full name, home address, and phone number.
- Email addresses and passwords.
- Bank account numbers, credit card details.
- Government ID numbers (passport, Aadhaar, SSN).
- Your online activity (browsing history, IP address).
Key Takeaways
- Personal data includes direct identifiers and indirect clues.
- Financial, health, identity, and login data deserve extra care.
- Small pieces of data can become sensitive when combined.
Practice Exercise
Make a quick inventory of where your most sensitive personal data is stored.