What is one of the components that constitutes personal data?

Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual directly or indirectly. A name is a fundamental component of personal data because it is a primary identifier for a person and is often the first piece of information collected to distinguish one individual from another. Names can be linked to other information about a person, making them a critical aspect of personal identification in various databases and records.

While a business address and a tax identification number might also constitute personal data in specific contexts (especially if they can be linked back to an individual), a name is universally recognized as personal data. A sales report, however, typically contains aggregated data about transactions and does not specifically identify individuals, making it irrelevant in the context of personal data.