Which of the following is NOT considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

The correct answer is that a pet's name is not considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII). PII refers to any data that can be used to identify a specific individual, either directly or indirectly. Examples of PII include government-issued identifiers like a driver's license number, contact information such as a phone number, or sensitive information like a mother's maiden name, which can be used for identity verification processes.

While a pet's name may be personal to an individual, it lacks the specific attributes that can trace back to a person in a way that could lead to identity theft or other privacy concerns. It doesn’t provide a unique identifying factor that would allow someone to locate or identify an individual in a significant way, which is why it is exempt from the definition of PII.