Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (the "data subject"). An identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that person.
DPA reference
Data Protection Act 2020, s.2
Related terms in Key concepts
Anonymisation
Altering personal data so that individuals can no longer be identified, directly or indirectly.
Automated decision-making
Making decisions solely by automated means, without human involvement, that significantly affect individuals.
Beneficial ownership
The natural person who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity.
Biometric data
Unique physical or behavioural characteristics used to identify an individual, such as fingerprints.