Directly Identifiable Information - Definition

An identifier that links or is intended to link to a person’s directly identifiable offline identity. Examples include a full name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, bank account number, passport number, or email address. These identifiers are crucial for recognizing and verifying an individual's identity, whether for legal, financial, or administrative purposes. Such information, also known as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), is sensitive and can be used to uniquely identify an individual, which makes it a target for privacy regulations and security measures to protect against unauthorized access and identity theft.