Personal identification information is any information that can be used to identify an individual. This may include:
Full name | First, middle, and last name |
Date of birth | Month, day, and year of an individual's birth |
Place of birth | City, state, and country of an individual's birth |
Gender | Male, female, or other |
Marital status | Single, married, divorced, or widowed |
Phone number | Home, cell, or work phone number |
Email address | Personal or professional email address |
Mailing address | Home or work mailing address |
Government-issued identification | Social Security number, driver's license number, passport number, etc. |
Fingerprints | Digital or physical fingerprints |
Facial recognition | Digital or physical facial features |
Signature | Digital or physical signature |
This information is often used to verify an individual's identity, such as when opening a bank account or applying for a loan. It is important to protect personal identification information as it can be used to steal an individual's identity and commit fraud.