Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics belong to the EXTERNAL category of personal information.
Definition
Physical Characteristics are defined as information that describes an individual’s physical appearance.
- i.e. Height, weight, age, hair color, skin tone, tattoos, gender, piercings
Relevant Laws
Relevant Articles
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