The Complete Guide to PII – Part 1

Cole PrudenPersonally Identifiable Information, Self-Hosted Auditing Software, Sensitive Data Protection

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Over 402 million terabytes of data are generated every day. And giant companies like Google and Meta can’t wait to collect and sell as much as possible. The first step to protecting your personal data is identifying it. This three-part mini-series will take you through the ins and outs of PII and help you safeguard what’s yours. PII Basics PII … Read More

The 3 Best Practices for Preventing Data Leaks

Cole PrudenData Audit, Data Leak, Leak Management

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Suffering a data leak can be devastating. Depending on the size of your company and the amount of data you store, a single data breach could signal the end of your business. And with the number of data leaks only on the rise, it’s time to implement prevention’s best practices. Data Leaks Although we’ve all most likely heard of dangerous … Read More

Quick Guide: Setting Up a Device Scan with PII Tools

Cole PrudenCompliance, PII, Private Data

Quick Guide: Setting Up a Device Scan with PII Tools

Follow these quick and easy steps to install the PII Tools Device Agent and start scanning today! For step-by-step instructions with visual aids, continue reading this article, or simply watch the convenient explainer video. Step 1: Log in to PII Tools. Step 2: From the Dashboard, click the Information Icon in the top right-hand corner. Step 3: The Installation Info … Read More

AI Regulations – Staying Ahead of the Curve with the AI Act

Cole PrudenArtificial Intelligence, Compliance, Data Privacy Regulations, Data Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, PII

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AI is advancing faster than anyone can hope to maintain. And yet, many countries around the globe are working tirelessly to stay ahead of the trend, while others, admittedly, are falling behind. Blink… And You’ll Miss It No matter how many times we watch films like I, Robot and Ex Machina, it seems we just can’t help but push the … Read More

Data Breaches & Consequences

Cole PrudenCompliance, Data Breaches, Data Leak Prevention, Data Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, PII

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Data breaches are so big these days, they’re measured by records stolen in the millions and even billions! With seemingly so many happening literally every day, let’s explore some of the standout cases and aftermath that followed. Your Data Has Been Leaked The title says it all. At this point, it’s safe to say that various parts of your personal … Read More

The Evolution of PII Protection: From Paper to Digital

Cole PrudenArtificial Intelligence, Data Discovery, Data Protection, Personal Data, PII, Sensitive Data

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PII has come a long way in a relatively short time, yet protecting it fully is like trying to shield a moving target. But sometimes the best way to choose a path forward is to peek at the past and learn from its evolution. Humble Beginnings It’s hard to think about PII, or rather Personally Identifiable Information, without also imaging … Read More