Are Usernames Pii

Are ‘usernames’ Privately-Identifiable Information (PII)? On their own, usernames and login IDs are not Privately-Identifiable Information (PII). They are insufficient on their own to identify a person.

Are usernames PII under GDPR?

Device IDs, IP addresses, Usernames and Cookies are considered as personal data under GDPR. According to the definition of the PII, they are not PII because there are anonymous and cannot be used on their own to identify, trace, or identify a person.

Is a username considered to be sensitive information?

Sensitive personally identifiable information can include your full name, Social Security Number, driver’s license, financial information, and medical records.