Persónubundin

Persónubundin is an Icelandic adjective meaning “bound to a person” or “personal.” It is used to describe something that is tied to a specific individual, especially information, identifiers, or processes that can be linked to a person. The term is common in discussions of privacy, identity, and data handling, where distinguishing between persónubundin and non-personal or anonymized materials is important.

The word is formed from persóna “person” and bundin “bound” or “tied.” The form agrees with the noun it modifies (for example, persónubundin gögn means personal data). In formal Icelandic texts, persónubundin is often used to denote data, access, or attributes that can directly identify a person or be linked to a person through additional information.

Usage and scope: In privacy law and IT policy, persónubundin data refers to information that identifies or can be used to identify a natural person, such as names, identifiers, contact details, or biometric data. Distinctions are commonly made between persónubundin gögn and anonymized or aggregated data. In healthcare and public administration, the term helps describe records and processes that require individual consent and protection measures.

Related terms include persóna, persónuvernd, and persónuupplýsingar. The term is understood in Icelandic discussions of data protection, digital identity, and ethical handling of sensitive information.