"95601890" is just an arbitrary number, the same as any other. Additional metadata, such as "it's a driver's license number", "it relates to person X" gives it

"95601890" is just an arbitrary number, the same as any other. Additional metadata, such as "it's a driver's license number", "it relates to person X" gives it context and makes it information. 4037 is a bank pin code for millions of people, but as long as you don't combine it with a person it's just a 4 digit number. When you combine it it becomes information protected in many countries.