Highly Sensitive Data

Highly Sensitive Data (HSD) is data that requires restrictions on access under the law or that may be protected from release in accordance with applicable law or regulation.

Examples:

1. Personally identifiable information (PII) is any information that can be used to identify a person. Examples include social security number, passport number, driver’s license number, military identification number, or biometric records.

2. Health information (PHI) is any information that reveals an individual’s health condition and/or medical history, including information defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).