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What does the NIST define as information that distinguishes an individual’s identity?

Biometric data
Credit score
Location history
Work history

The correct answer is: Biometric data

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines biometric data as information that uniquely identifies an individual based on their physical or behavioral characteristics. This can include fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, and voice patterns, among others. Biometric data is inherently linked to the individual it comes from, making it a powerful identifier for authentication and identity verification purposes. While credit scores, location history, and work history can provide information about an individual, they do not uniquely define that person's identity in the same way that biometric data does. Credit scores can fluctuate based on financial behaviors and are not static identifiers; location history does not distinctly identify a person but rather tracks movements; work history, while it can provide context about an individual, can apply to multiple people in similar roles. Therefore, biometric data stands out as the most direct and reliable means for distinguishing an individual's identity.