Personally Identifiable Information (commonly known as PII) is any data that can be used to identify a specific individual, either directly—like a name, Social Security Number, or driver’s license—or indirectly when combined with other data—like an IP address, birth date, or home address. PII is a critical part of cybersecurity because it can be targeted for identity theft and fraud, so individuals should be careful about sharing it.  It can also potentially … Continued