Legal frameworks for private data
In general terms, private data is any data that is personal or sensitive in nature and is not intended for public dissemination. Examples include your name, date of birth, address, and Social Security Number (SSN) as these are typically classified as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), meaning these datasets can be used to identify someone. Payment Card Information (PCI) is a group of confidential datasets that includes bank account, credit card number, card validation number, and the expiration month and year of the card. Finally, you have data such as medical records, diagnosis and assessment reports, X-ray reports, and psychological assessment reports, which are referred to as Personal Health Information (PHI), which is sensitive in nature.
The sensitivity of the information also presents a challenge for incident responders and digital forensic investigators. Private data is often protected by laws and regulations governing data privacy...
