Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from Termly’s Legal Experts
Are email addresses personal data?
Yes, email addresses are personal data. According to data protection laws such as the GDPR and the CCPA, email addresses are personally identifiable information (PII).
Personal information means any info that can be used by itself or with other data to identify a physical person or household.
Other examples of personal information include:
- Email addresses
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Physical addresses
- Birthdays
Related Questions
Sending emails may make you subject to the GDPR.
If you collect email addresses from EEA residents, you need to meet GDPR compliance standards.
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