Define: Means of Identification

The meaning of “Means of Identification” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Means of Identification defined in a legal contract?

  • Means of Identification means information or items which can be associated with an individual or person. It includes a current or former name, telephone number, an electronic address or identifier of the individual or a member of his or her family, and other identifiable information such as unique biometric data. Seen in 8 SEC filings.
  • Means of Identification means all user names, identifiers, codes, identification devices and passwords provided for to confirm the identity of a person. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Means of Identification means any name or number that may be used, alone or in conjunction with other information, to identify a specific individual. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Means of Identification means all the means used for identifying a person or confirming a transaction. Seen in 3 SEC filings.

Please note all definitions have been simplified and may not include all aspects of the original definitions.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of means of identification' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Means of Identification means personal details used to verify an individual.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring new employees
  • Dealing with personal data processing
  • Dealing with confidential information

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Means of Identification means unique codes, identifiers, or biometric data used for identification purposes.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Licensing software
  • Providing technology services
  • Handling biometric data

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Means of Identification'?

Means of Identification means personal details used to verify an individual

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