Personal Information

Definition

Personal information refers to any private and confidential details about an individual, such as their name, address, medical history, or other sensitive data that can identify them. It includes information that is not publicly available and is meant to be kept confidential.

Related terms

Confidentiality:

The ethical principle of confidentiality ensures that personal information shared by individuals in a professional setting remains private and is not disclosed without their consent.

Privacy: Privacy refers to an individual's right to control access to their personal information and decide who can collect, use, or share it.

Informed Consent:

Informed consent is the process where individuals are fully informed about the purpose, risks, benefits, and potential consequences of sharing their personal information before giving permission for it to be used or disclosed.