Passive income: NO

It is unlikely that someone could earn passive income from data entry itself without branching into other income streams. Data entry is typically an active task requiring manual input and oversight. To make it passive, one would need to set up systems like automation or outsourcing, which can be complex and require upfront investment and management. Most people do not reach this level, and it is generally only a few outliers who manage to create passive income through extensive automation or by building a business that outsources the work. Many people fall for the myth that data entry can easily become passive, but in reality, it remains an active income stream for most.