Information that permits the identity of an individual to be derived and any information about an individual maintained by an agency, including: information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, mother's maiden name, or biometric records; any other information that can be linked to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information.
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Information that permits the identity of an individual to be derived and any information about an individual maintained by an agency, including: information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, mother's maiden name, or biometric records; any other information that can be linked to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Pii. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/pii
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