 Identity theft is a threat to you and your family. Take steps to protect your personal identifiable information or PII. PII is all information like your phone number, date of birth, or financial information that can be used to identify you. One or two pieces of information can be used to compromise your identity. You are the first line of defense in protecting your PII. Don't store your personal information on external disks unless the material is encrypted. Dispose of hard copies of PII and burn bags, not in trash or recycle bins. When you're sharing on social media, assume all information could be made public. Check your privacy settings and controls to limit access to your information. For more information on safeguarding your PII, check out the Chief Information Officer's website. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Ian Conner.