Protected health information is information, including demographic information, which relates to:

(1) the individual’s past, present, and future physical or mental health records,

(2) the provision of health care to the individual,

(3) the past, present, and future payment for the provision of health care to the individual,

(4) all information pertaining to the individual including social security information.

All personally identifiable data about the cardholder (i.e. account number, credit/debit card numbers, expiration date, data provided by the cardholder, other electronic data gathered by the merchant/agent, etc.). With the addition of tap-to-pay, it is now much easier to have your card information stolen by just standing near other people.

The government uses this number to keep track of your lifetime earnings and number of years worked and can lead to identity theft if not protected.

Username or email, in combination with password or security question and answer that would permit access to an online account.

Accounts within institutions or firms that deal with personal finances that may include investments, assets, or different types of transactions.

It may contain not only a person’s name, address and birthday, but also his or her SSN depending on the state in which the license was issued. This lethal combination can be used to steal someone’s identity and fraudulently open lines of credit in a person’s name.

Internet protocol (better known as IP) is used to relay information across network boundaries. It’s what allows you to be able to connect to the internet. IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device that is connected to the IP. With this information, cyberattackers can see your location, what you’re doing and even access devices connected to the network.