What is Personal Data?
Any information that can identify a person directly or indirectly
Personal data is any information that can identify a specific person, directly or indirectly.
Examples of personal data:
• **Direct identifiers** - Name, ID number, passport • **Contact details** - Address, phone, email • **Digital identifiers** - IP, cookies, device IDs • **Location** - GPS data, location history • **Financial** - Bank account, credit card • **Employment** - Workplace, position, salary
Sensitive data (special category):
• Ethnic or racial origin • Political opinions • Religious beliefs • Trade union membership • Genetic or biometric data • Health data • Sexual orientation
Sensitive data requires higher protection and explicit consent for processing.
⚠️ This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For professional advice tailored to your organization, please consult a privacy protection expert.
Related Terms
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
European regulation protecting personal data, applying to any organization processing EU citizens' data
Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law
A comprehensive amendment to Israeli Privacy Protection Law strengthening personal data protection
Data Subject Rights
The legal rights of an individual regarding their personal data
Informed Consent
Consent given after receiving full information about how data will be used
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