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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
Passive Identity refers to the unauthorized collection of identifying information from an individual without their knowledge or consent.
Passive Identity Definition: Passive Identity refers to the unauthorized collection of identifying information from an individual without their knowledge or consent.
Passive Identity refers to a type of online identity that does not require active participation or verification by the user. It is often generated and maintained by tracking an individual's online activities, behavior, and interactions without their direct input or consent. Passive identities may be utilized for various purposes, such as targeted advertising, user profiling, and personalized content delivery.
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