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What is personally identifiable information that must be safeguarded from unauthorized access?
A. date of birth
B. driver’s license number
C. gender
D. zip code
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
According to the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the
U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the Chief Information Officer, PII refers to “information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity.” The following are a few examples:
– An individual’s name
– Social security number
– Biological or personal characteristics, such as an image of distinguishing features, fingerprints, Xrays, voice signature, retina scan, and the geometry of the face
– Date and place of birth
– Mother’s maiden name
– Credit card numbers
– Bank account numbers
– Driver license number
– Address information, such as email addresses or street addresses, and telephone numbers for businesses or personal use
– Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS 200-201 Official Cert Guide Omar Santos
Any representation of information that permits the identity of an individual to whom the information applies to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect means. Further, PII is defined as information: (i) that directly identifies an individual (e.g., name, address, social security number or other identifying number or code, telephone number, email address, etc.) or (ii) by which an agency intends to identify specific individuals in conjunction with other data elements, i.e., indirect identification. (These data elements may include a combination of gender, race, birth date, geographic indicator, and other descriptors). Additionally, information permitting the physical or online contacting of a specific individual is the same as personally identifiable information. This information can be maintained in either paper, electronic or other media.