The simple answer is it’s anything that can be used to identify you. The loss of this information leads to identity theft.
Types of personal information include: name, address, phone, email, birth date, Social Security number, driver’s license, bank account and credit card information. The list continues to grow with new and revised legislation and court rulings.
Other personal information includes health information, medical records, Vehicle Identification Numbers, license plate numbers, login credentials and passwords, school records and even voice recognition files. Fingerprints, retinal scans, and handprints are also considered personal information.