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Which two are examples of personally identifiable information (PII)? (Select two)

A) Social Security Number
B) Favorite Color
C) Email Address
D) Pet's Name

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Final answer:

Social Security Number and Email Address are examples of personally identifiable information (PII), as they can uniquely identify or contact an individual.

Step-by-step explanation:

Examples of personally identifiable information (PII) include data that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. The two examples of PII from the options provided are:

  • Social Security Number
  • Email Address

Social Security Numbers are unique to individuals and are used for tax and identification purposes in the United States. Similarly, an Email Address is also unique to an individual and can be used to contact or identify them, making it a form of PII.

On the other hand, a favorite color and a pet's name are generally not considered PII because they cannot unmistakably identify or contact a specific individual.

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