What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)? | Box, Inc.
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Organizations handle various types of data and require advanced tools to secure it, particularly personally identifiable information (PII), which is crucial for safeguarding individuals' identities. PII, defined differently across global legislations, includes information that can identify a person either directly or indirectly, such as legal names, Social Security numbers, and biometric data. The protection of PII is governed by laws like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines in the U.S., the EU's Data Protection Directive, Australia's Privacy Act of 1988, New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, and Canada's PIPEDA. Companies are encouraged to develop data privacy frameworks to manage PII responsibly, involving steps such as evaluating data confidentiality impact levels, assessing PII characteristics, and establishing compliance environments. Implementing security controls like data masking, privileged access tracking, and secure audit trails is essential for effective PII protection, and organizations should periodically review stored data to ensure its necessity. Tools like Box Shield can enhance client confidence by demonstrating compliance with data privacy laws and ensuring comprehensive protection of personal data.
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