PII vs PHI: Key Differences Explained (Including GDPR, HIPAA & China PIPL)
PII and PHI are often used interchangeably — but they are not the same. PII (Personally Identifiable Information) refers to data that can identify an individual.PHI (Protected Health Information) refers specifically to health-related data that is linked to an identifiable individual. The distinction matters because different regulations apply depending on the data type and jurisdiction. […]