= Private Information = '''Private information''' is any information that individuals reasonably expect is private. Compare to [[UnitedStates/InformationLaw/PersonallyIdentifiableInformation|PII]] and [[UnitedStates/InformationLaw/ProtectedHealthInformation|PHI]]. <> ---- == Definition == If an individual has a reasonable expectation that no observation or recording is taking place, or has a reasonable expectation that information provided will not be made public, then any collected information qualifies as '''private information'''. This definition is dependent on circumstances, including setting and culture. ---- CategoryRicottone