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Section 2(t)Core Concepts
Personal Data
Personal data is information about an individual identifiable by or in relation to that data.
Meaning and legal context
Identification can be direct or through linked identifiers. Company records can still contain personal data about employees, customers and representatives.
Practical application
Assess identification using the full context, not only the presence of names.
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