FA.gov PII Picker
Description
The need to streamline a process, improve accuracy, and provide validation checks. The previous process to identify Personally Identifying Information (PII) required additional layers of manual verification.
Detailed example
The identification of potential PII contained in data submissions.
AI / analytics pattern
Natural Language Processing: AI that processes, interprets, and shares information in human language.
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
Additional support to ensure data and privacy protections in public facing databases with less manual time and effort.
Controls / human review
ATO: No; PIA: Not published
Data needed
The PII Picker fine tuned the spaCy NER model using a custom dataset of PII. This custom dataset was created using the PII that DOS identified while reviewing financial data prior to publication on ForeignAssistance.gov.