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IP addresses are only PII if attached to other information. I can generate a list of IP addresses and store/sell that data and it's all fine because its meaning

IP addresses are only PII if attached to other information. I can generate a list of IP addresses and store/sell that data and it's all fine because its meaningless without associated data.

mirimir 7y ago
The other information is "using Atom".
- jdnenej 7y ago
  It's still impossible to link that to an individual unless they sold it to another company that has more info on the address.
  - mirimir 7y ago
    Or bought the data. I'm like 99% sure that datasets are available that link IP addresses to all sorts of PII. And then there are third-party cookies and other trackers.
  - joepie91_ 7y ago
    Yes, and that possibility is enough to make this fall under the GDPR.