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Identifier

Identifier: Unique data used to represent a person’s identity and associated attributes.

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Unique data used to represent a person’s identity and associated attributes. A name or a card number are examples of identifiers.

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Unique data used to represent a person’s identity and associated attributes. A name or a card number are examples of identifiers. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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