Data protection · Question 2 of 12

What is personal data?

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  • D Any information by which a person can be identified directly or indirectly

Explanation

Personal data is not just names, but also email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, photos, license plates or nicknames if they make a person identifiable. The editors' tutorial explicitly names these examples. If in doubt, you should seek legal advice before publishing.

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