(PII) Information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as their name, social security number, biometric records, etc., alone, or when combined with other personal or identifying information which is linked or linkable to a specific individual, such as date and place of birth, mother's maiden name, etc. SOURCE: CNSSI-4009 Any information about an individual maintained by an agency, including
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(PII) Information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as their name, social security number, biometric records, etc., alone, or when combined with other personal or identifying information which is linked or linkable to a specific individual, such as date and place of birth, mother's maiden name, etc. SOURCE: CNSSI-4009 Any information about an individual maintained by an agency, including
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Personally Identifiable Information. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/personally-identifiable-information
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