Data Subject Categories

Overview

Data subject categories refer to the various types or groups of individuals whose personal data is being processed. This classification of data subjects is relevant to an organization and can be used to categorize business-specific and regulation-specific categories.

These categories are important, as they can determine the need for compliance with specific regulations. Understanding the different data subject categories is crucial for organizations to properly identify, manage, and protect the personal data of individuals.

By doing so, organizations can ensure that they are meeting their legal obligations and maintaining the trust of their customers and stakeholders.

The Relyance AI platform includes the following Data Subject Categories:

Data Subject Category	Description
Agents	Parties hired to represent you or your vendors.
Any Data Subject	Data subjects whose data may be collected in connection with processing activities that, by their nature, collect any and all data that is submitted or is collected from any type of data subject. This is also typically used when no other specific subject can be identified.
Consultants & Advisors	Consultants and advisors are professionals who provide expert advice, guidance, and services to individuals, organizations, or governments on specific areas of expertise.
Consumers	Consumers are individuals who purchase goods or services from a business or organization for personal use.
Contractors	Contractors refers to individuals who work for an organization on a temporary or contractual basis.
Customer Personnel	Your customer's personnel.
Customer Users	Your customer's non-personnel users.
Customers	Customers are individuals or organizations who buy goods or services from a business. This can include businesses, organizations, and government agencies.
Employees	An employee is a professional who works for an organization in exchange for wages or a salary.
Interns	Interns are individuals who work for an organization on a temporary basis, usually to gain practical experience or training in a specific field or industry, and may or may not receive compensation.
Job Applicants	Candidates which have applied for an open position at your company.
Marketing Prospects	Marketing prospects are individuals or organizations who have shown interest in a product or service and may be potential customers in the future.
On-Premise Visitors	On-premise visitors are individuals who physically visit a business location, such as a store or office.
Partners	Parties engaged in sponsorships or other business ventures with you or your vendors.
Personnel	This data subject category refers to all individuals working for a given organization. This can include employees, contractors, volunteers, and temporary staff.
Recruiting Targets	Candidates which are contacted by you for an open position at your company.
Unrelated Other Data Subject	Data subjects whose data may be collected passively in connection with the processing activity.
Vendors	Vendors are individuals or organizations that supply goods or services to a business or organization.
Volunteers	Volunteers are individuals who offer their time and services to an organization without receiving payment or compensation, typically to support a particular cause or mission.
Website Visitors	Website visitors are individuals who access and view content on a website.