personal data
/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈdeɪtə/ · per·so·nal da·ta
noun
- Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, such as name, address, or biometric details. The website’s privacy policy explains how it collects, stores, and shares personal data.
- In computing, any data that can be used, directly or indirectly, to identify a specific person. When you sign up for the app, you must consent to the processing of your personal data.
Synonyms
private informationidentifiable informationpersonally identifiable informationPIIsensitive dataconfidential datauser datapersonal info
Antonyms
Did you know? The term "personal data" was codified in EU law with the 1995 Data Protection Directive and later gained global prominence through the 2018 GDPR, shaping how companies worldwide handle user information.