PURPOSE Sensitive information is any data that could cause harm, privacy exposure, financial loss, legal issues, or business risk if shared improperly. COMMON EXAMPLES Sensitive information can include passwords, personal information, financial records, customer data, employee records, health information, legal documents, contracts, confidential business plans, and security details. HOW TO CHECK Ask whether the information identifies a person, reveals private business activity, exposes money or systems, or is marked confidential. WHEN UNSURE Treat the information as sensitive until an authorized owner confirms otherwise. BEST PRACTICE Share only the minimum information needed for the task.