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# Add PI information objects to a privacy case

# Add PI information objects to a privacy case {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

To identify the types of personal data compromised during a breach, add \[PI\] information objects to a privacy case.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_privacy_case.privacy_case_analyst

## About this task

\[PI\] information objects represent types of data that have been classified as personal information in your organization, such as email addresses, bank account numbers, or educational details. Only information objects that
have been classified as personal information appear in the \[PI\] Information objects list. For more information, refer to [Classify information objects as personal information](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/DL4O5gU1scbyF4XE3ZqI~g "Categorize information objects as personal information. Only information objects classified as personal information can be associated with the processing activities.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllPrivacy ManagementPrivacy Workspace.
2. Select the list ![]() icon.
3. Select All Cases.
4. Open the case for which you want to add \[PI\] information objects.
5. Select the \[PI\] Information objects related list.
6. Select Add.
7. Select the information object(s) you want to add to the privacy case.
8. Select Add.
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## What to do next

After adding PI information objects, add key stakeholders to the
privacy case. For more information, see
[Add key stakeholders to a privacy case](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Zie3VRgqHjQYDGsdZL0uHw "Add key stakeholders to a privacy case to identify the key members who are responsible for the data that is lost during the breach. You can then send the respective breach assessments to the stakeholders based on their responsibilities.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Information objects in Privacy Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ntmK4EHhvet~BBW4DuiH7A "The purpose of an information object is to logically describe the type of data that is exchanged between an application and a database.")

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