Details that can be linked to a specific person.
This includes names, email addresses and notes on individuals. Where they are stored, who has access and whether a data processing agreement exists goes into the data inventory. Legal questions about processing are for an adviser.
Example from Module 2
Is personal data stored in plain text (names, email addresses, notes on individuals)?
Module 2: “Protecting data: encapsulate and check”. In the Werkbank course room, with sign-in.
Related terms
- Data processing agreement (DPA)The contract with a provider that processes personal data on your behalf.
- Data inventoryA table with one row per tool: which data is stored there, who has access, whether a data processing agreement exists and where the data is stored.
- Plain textStored in readable form, without encryption or placeholders.