What is the name of the Wikipedia policy regarding biographies of living persons?

The Wikipedia policy regarding biographies of living persons is called “Biographies of living persons.” Often abbreviated BLP, it sets stricter standards for material about people who are alive, including people mentioned only briefly in another article.

The policy emphasizes verifiability, neutrality, reliable sourcing, and respect for privacy. Content that is contentious, poorly sourced, or unsourced must be removed promptly, even if it appears positive or neutral. Editors are also expected to avoid sensationalism, gossip, loaded language, and unnecessary personal details.

A common mix-up is confusing this policy with Wikipedia’s three core content policies: Neutral point of view, Verifiability, and No original research. Those principles apply broadly, while the BLP policy adds extra caution because inaccurate claims can cause real-world harm to living subjects.

The policy is not limited to pages titled as biographies. It can apply to talk pages, drafts, project pages, and any Wikipedia article that includes information about a living person.