What Data Is Considered Confidential

Evgeniya Plotnikova
Student at the School of Creative Industries
based on the MBU DO DSHI N3, Lipetsk;
prize winner (3rd place) of the Safe Digital
Childhood Award, 2025, in the Future of the
Internet nomination for children held by the
Children Digital Protection Alliance.

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Quiz

Which of the listed data is considered personal and subject to special protection?

Last name, first name, patronymic

Nicknames in games and social networks

Favorite films and music

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What type of information is considered a citizen's personal space?

Political views and religious beliefs

Favorite sports team and car brand

Current exchange rates and weather in the region

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What data falls under the category of "financial" and requires enhanced protection?

Phone numbers and email addresses

Bank card number and its expiration date

Online store purchase history

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What is included in the concept of biometric information?

Fingerprints and voice prints

List of favorite dishes and hobbies

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Who has the right to request your biometric data (fingerprints, retina photo)?

Banking institutions and law enforcement agencies

All employers have the right to collect any biometric information

Any business partner when concluding a real estate purchase and sale agreement

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Is it obligatory to inform the bank of your marital status and family members?

The bank has the right to request any personal data of the client

Such information may be needed for credit decisions, but is not obligatory

Family data is confidential and is not subject to disclosure to financial institutions

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What does the concept of bank secrecy include?

Purchase history in stores and online platforms

Account balance and card details

Information on income received and tax deductions

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What information falls under the definition of medical?

Address and phone number

Medical diagnoses and medical history

List of favorite books and films

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Is it acceptable to share information about your health with third parties?

Of course, medical information is available to everyone

General diagnoses are acceptable, but treatment details are not

Medical data is strictly protected by law and belongs exclusively to the patient

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What data is considered confidential in business?

Photos of pets

Information on employees’ income and company’s financial performance

Comments on forums and news discussion platforms

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