Plain English Meaning
Information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, excluding anonymized information.
Usage Note
This is the PIPL-facing term used on the site.
Do Not Confuse It With
- Personal information is not limited to names or identity numbers.
- Anonymized information is excluded; de-identified information may still be personal information.
Common Scenarios
- Account records
- Device and network identifiers
- Employment and customer records
Latest Developments
- The June 2026 draft revision of the personal-information security specification remains a draft, not a current standard.
Official Sources
Last verified: 2026-07-30
Related References
- Related laws
- PIPL
- Related standards
- GB/T 35273
- Related articles
- PIPL Article 4