As important as the fundamentals of PII protection are, many companies require a more enhanced solution for discovering and storing sensitive data. This is how PII Tools will take your system to the next level! Advanced Sensitive Data Protection The methods for discovering, storing, and safeguarding sensitive data and PII come in many shapes and sizes. Depending on the laws … Read More
Employee Training: PII Security and Data Management
The vast majority of mistakes that lead to breached data are accidental and caused by human error. What are the best ways to train employees to handle PII and build unshakable security awareness? Accidental Data Leaks Humans are imperfect. Even if you have 20+ years of experience in data security and breach prevention, you can still slip up and make … Read More
PII De-Identification vs. Masking vs. Redaction
There’s a fine balance between processing users’ PII and storing it safely. The primary ways to encrypt information are Data De-Identification, Data Masking, and Data Redaction. But how exactly do they work? Let’s explore. Data De-Identification To put it plainly, data de-identification is the process of removing personally identifiable information (PII) from data. The purpose of data or PII de-identification … Read More
Explaining Data Subject Access Requests — DSARs
As a company owner in the 21st century, simply staying up-to-date on data compliance regulations will no longer cut it. Especially with the introduction of the GDPR in Europe, people have grown more interested in protecting their private information than ever before. So, when the time comes and one of your employees or customers makes a subject data access request, … Read More
AI and Machine Learning in Sensitive Data Management
With more tools at our disposal than ever before, how can you use artificial intelligence and machine learning to handle PII and sensitive data effectively? Modern AI & Machine Learning At this point, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) don’t need much of an introduction. Our phones, cars, televisions… even some smart refrigerators come equipped with AI and ML … Read More
The Complete Guide to PII – Part 3
Better understand PII and how it differs from Personal Data. Complete with helpful PII examples, free to download. Part 2 of 3.
The Complete Guide to PII – Part 2
Better understand PII and how it differs from Personal Data. Complete with helpful PII examples, free to download. Part 2 of 3.
The Complete Guide to PII – Part 1
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
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
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
