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Personal Data

Privacy

Information that can identify you, directly or indirectly.

Definition

Personal data is information that relates to you and can identify you directly (like your name) or indirectly (like an ID number).

In plain English Information that can identify you, directly or indirectly.

Why it matters: Personal data needs protection because it can be used to track you, profile you, or harm you.

Example: Name, email address, device ID, and sometimes IP address can be personal data.

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Incogni automatically sends removal requests to 420+ data brokers on your behalf, removing your p...

DeleteMe sends removal requests to hundreds of data brokers on your behalf, with real humans revi...

Brave Search is a search engine that reduces tracking and profiling. It helps you keep more contr...