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Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is defined as information that identifies an individual or can be traced to an individual. Information such as physical address, email address, social security number, and name can be linked to a certain individual. PII is considered sensitive information and should be safe guarded at all times. “Additionally, information permitting the physical or online contacting of a specific individual is the same as personally identifiable information" (Perez). Improper disposal of PII can result in identity theft, and an individual miss using the information for their personal advantage. Many companies have privacy act statements, which employees have to sign giving them knowledge of how to safe guard PII and proper disposal of any documentation that has PII on it. Privacy Act also lets employees know the consequences of improper use of PII.
There are many ethical issues associated with the improper use of personal information, such as invasion of privacy. Invasion of privacy is an individual intruding in on another individual’s life without probable cause. “Invasion of privacy is a relatively recent addition to American law. Rather than evolving from the English common law, as did libel, …show more content…

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