Authenticating
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Authenticating information belongs to the INTERNAL category of personal information.
Definition
Authenticating information is defined as information used to authenticate an individual with something they know.
- i.e. Passwords, PIN, mother’s maiden name
Relevant Laws
- (815 ILCS 530/) Personal Information Protection Act. (United States, Illinois)
- GEN § 899-AA. Notification; person without valid authorization has acquired private information. (United States, New York)
- Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998 (United States)
- Internet Security and Privacy Act (United States, New York)
- NY. S5575B Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act) (United States, New York)
- Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (United States)
- Real ID Act (United States)
- Telecommunications Act of 1996 (United States)
- The Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (United States)
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- Google People Cards Feature
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