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PERSONAL DATA

Personal data is any information that relates to an individual and can be used to identify them,

either on its own or when combined with other information. It includes basic details like name,
age, gender, address, phone number, and email ID. It also covers sensitive information such as
passwords, financial details, health records, Aadhaar number, and biometric data (fingerprints
or face recognition). Even digital information—like IP address, location, search history, and social
media activity—counts as personal data.

Basic Details Contact Information
Name, age, and school name are Phone number and email address
considered basic personal details. are used for communication.

Identification Documents Media Files
Aadhaar number, passport number, Photos and videos are considered
or school ID are used for identification. personal media files.

Financial Information Location Data
Bank account details or UPI ID are Location shared via Google Maps
used for financial transactions. reveals personal whereabouts.

The CoWIN vaccine portal in India faced a major data exposure incident in June 2023, where
personal details like Aadhaar numbers, phone numbers, names, dates of birth, gender, and
vaccination records of millions of users were accessible via a Telegram bot.

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DATA AWARENESS Century #Information Literacy
Skills

During a Cyber Safety Awareness program, students are given a set of information cards. The cards
contain different types of details that people often share on social media, gaming platforms, or websites.
The purpose of the activity is to identify which pieces of information are sensitive and which are generally
safe to share.

The task is to write PD for Personal Data and NPD for Not Personal Data in the given box.

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