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Privacy & Identity
Sensitive Personal Information
Special categories of data such as health, precise location, race, religion, sexual orientation and biometrics that privacy laws protect more strictly.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
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Sensitive personal information refers to special categories of data, such as health details, precise location, race, religion, sexual orientation and biometrics, that privacy laws protect more strictly. Using it often requires explicit consent or is restricted entirely, which limits how marketers can target or segment audiences based on these traits.