1.
personal information; personal data
Information that can identify a specific individual, such as name, address, phone number, date of birth, and similar data.
個人情報 covers any data that can identify a specific individual: name, address, phone number, email, etc. A key term in modern Japanese society.
Common collocations
- 個人情報の保護: protection of personal information
- 個人情報の流出: data leak
- 個人情報の漏洩: data breach
- 個人情報を取り扱う: to handle personal information
- 個人情報の管理: management of personal data
Legal context
Japan's 個人情報保護法 (Personal Information Protection Act) governs how businesses and organizations must handle personal data. Violations can result in penalties.
Related words
- 個人情報保護法: Personal Information Protection Act
- 情報漏洩: information leak
Related Words
Related:
情報漏洩 (information leak)