Add section about protecting personal or identifying information (#681)

In an effort to support and encourage DEI initiatives, we add this section to highlight the importance of security when it comes to protecting personal or identifying information.
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@@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ deployed services at risk of compromise or loss of privacy.
 The following guidelines apply to how you as an individual secure access to your
 systems (laptop, accounts, etc.) and communication (email, etc.).
 
+## Protecting Personal or Identifying Information
+
+See [protecting personal or identifying information][].
+
 ### Using Passwords
 
 - Use a unique password for every account you create.
@@ -25,6 +29,7 @@ systems (laptop, accounts, etc.) and communication (email, etc.).
 
 [pwgen]: https://github.com/jbernard/pwgen
 [1password]: https://1password.com
+[protecting personal or identifying information]: ./protecting-personal-or-identifying-information.md
 
 ### Encryption
 

diff --git a/security/protecting-personal-or-identifying-information.md b/security/protecting-personal-or-identifying-information.md
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+# Protecting Personal or Identifying Information
+
+Data privacy and security should be made a priority when developing software in
+an effort to protect personal or identifying information.
+
+Data privacy and security is important for everyone. It is especially vital for individuals who, due to their backgrounds or circumstances, might be at a higher risk of harmful consequences from privacy violations.
+
+Examples include:
+
+- Survivors of domestic abuse or those who are trying to escape domestic abuse
+- LGBTQIA+ individuals who might be in an unsafe circumstance in relation to their identity, including if their housing is dependent on someone who might evict them because of it
+- Political dissidents, asylum seekers, targets of government-sanctioned
+  violence
+- Undocumented immigrants