$4.35 million. That’s the average cost of a data loss instance in 2022. Unless you’ve got that kind of cash just lying around, taking steps toward Data Loss Prevention will be your best option. But who’s keeping your data safe? DLP for Dummies Before you get anywhere near avoiding that 4-million-dollar “hit” to the yearly budget, you first need to … Read More
Top Features to Look For When Comparing Data Discovery Tools
Comparing features of data discovery tools is a complex task that can easily turn into a nightmare. Here is a shortlist of the most important features to take into account when selecting the best option for your business, so you won’t get caught in the net of unimportant details and technical specifications. The main purpose of data discovery tools is … 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
Exercising Your Right to Be Forgotten
Some people want to be remembered forever. And yet, the idea of being “completely forgotten” in today’s data-driven world might be just as appealing. So, what exactly is the Right to Be Forgotten, and how can you apply it right now? More Than A Modern Fantasy Imagine a world where you can fully disconnect, have every single instance of your … Read More
Using PII Tools on a Daily Basis
As every GRC team member knows all too well, manually sifting through the company’s seemingly infinite TB of stored data is a full-time job (or a waste of time). But now, with advances in AI-driven data discovery, what does the day of an average PII Tools user actually like? Streamlining Data Discovery The day-to-day mission of any GRC team (Governance, … Read More
The AI Revolution in Personal Data Discovery and Protection
Did somebody say AI? The world is currently experiencing a revolution of new and (slightly) worrying technology. With different implications in every field, how are personal data discovery and protection currently evolving? The Revolution Is Now Artificial intelligence, machine learning, ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion… good luck even spending five minutes online without being bombarded by these topics on every podcast, article, … Read More
Take Control of Your Personal Data in 2023
No matter where you go online, every company tries to get its hands on your personal data. Facebook, Google, Netflix, your bank, university, pharmacy, real estate agency… everybody. 2023 is the year to regain control of your private data, so let’s explore three ways how you can do it. The New Commodity By now, we’re all too familiar with FAANG … Read More
Preparing for a Data Breach – Are You Ready?
“Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” With over 300 million people affected by data breaches last year alone, these words ring truer every day. But can you ever really be “prepared” for a data breach, or are we all relying too much on “hope”? Inevitability Regarding data breaches, it seems the questions are more “when will the next … Read More
Top Changes to Data Privacy in 2023
2023 is already flipping data privacy on its head. Initially started by the GDPR, this trend is well on its way to taking over the globe. So, what changings to data privacy should YOU be on the lookout for this year? Taking the World by Storm Experts have estimated that a whopping 65% of the world’s population has its personal … Read More
A Simple Breakdown of CCPA Compliance
The CCPA can be as complicated as it is far-reaching. And with California’s population of nearly 40 million, compliance is a must for many international companies. So, what exactly is the CCPA all about, how does it pertain to you, and what does compliance mean for your business? The CCPA Explained As of Jan. 1, 2020, a new data privacy … Read More
