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A data subject is an identifiable living person to whom a particular data item relates. A data subject may be given the ability to inquire about or remove their data according to a particular practice, standard, rule or regulation. The following are illustrative examples of a data subject.

Administration

A student is the data subject of their student record.

Behavior

A user is the data subject of logs that describe their web browsing behavior.

Communications

The sender and receivers are data subjects of an email.

Media

The people who are identifiable in a photograph or audio recording.
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An identifiable living person to whom a particular data item relates.
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