Facet 

Examples of Attributes 

Some domains of use 

Identification 

Name 

ssn (social security number) 

Pseudonym 

Security, commerce 

Biological characteristics 

Gender 

Eye colour 

Height 

DNA  

Finger print 

Retina 

Iris 

Face 

Gesture 

Medical information 

biometrics, medical, forensic 

Location 

Home location 

Work location 

Instant location (GPS/mobile) 

Mobility, e-commerce 

Assets & transactions 

Assets, (real estate, etc.) 

Liabilities, 

Financial information 

Tax information 

Income  

Transactions 

E-Taxation, e-commerce, fighting crime 

Citizenship, justice 

Political opinion 

Union affiliation 

Criminal records attributes 

Actions (liabilities) 

Law enforcement, police, democracy, society 

Preferences 

Interests 

Organisation, education, commerce, mobility, leisure 

Competences 

Diploma 

Expertise 

Organisation, education 

Functions, position and roles 

Organisation  

Title  

Role  

Tasks  

Responsibilities 

Organisation, Law 

Social characteristics 

Personal network (mates, friends, …)  

Affiliations 

Reputation 

Society, personal life 

Psychological characteristics 

Psychological state 

Personality, cognitive style 

Motivation 

Sexual orientation 

Behaviours 

Human resources, education, criminal profiling