Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is information that could be reasonably linked or associated with, directly or indirectly, a consumer or household. What constitutes PII data varies by region as different privacy laws govern different regions and each has its own definition. Typically it is information that could allow someone accessing it to identify, locate or contact an individual. It’s important to keep in mind that a regulator may define PII differently from how an insurance policy defines it. The insurance definition may be broader, more restrictive, or may piggyback off of the regulatory definition. Always read the definition of PII in a policy wording carefully as this is a space that continues to evolve.

Learn more, read the article: Privacy legislation and cyber insurance.