An analyst is gathering full names, birth dates, phone numbers, and mailing addresses from new hires during an evaluation. Which classification best ensures the proper safeguards are applied to these details?
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) refers to details that can be used to identify an individual and mandates strict protections. Other classifications such as PCI (Payment Card Information), GBI (General Business Information), and DFA (Data for Financial Activities) do not adequately cover all personal identity-related aspects.
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