“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
The Final Rule: 3 Biggest Changes to the GLBA
The clock is ticking before the GLBA looks to take sensitive data protection to the next level… or maybe the next few levels. And with a deadline just several weeks before the holidays, many companies are scrambling with more than just last-minute Christmas shopping. So, are you ready for the biggest cybersecurity regulation update in the past 20 years? The … Read More
PII De-Identification vs. Masking vs. Redaction
Are you struggling between processing your clients’ PII needed to complete orders while keeping that same info away from any wandering eyes? Data de-identification, masking, and redaction are just a few of the options open to you. What exactly are they and how do they work? De-Identification To put it plainly, de-identification is the process of removing identifying information from … Read More
The New CPRA Umbrella Covers HR Data
Is it too early to start talking about New Year’s resolutions? Well, come January 1st, 2023, the only goal for many HR departments will be unraveling the CPRA’s latest privacy law on HR data. So, will you wait until after Christmas to finally see what all the fuss is about, or will you dive into the CPRA deep end while … Read More
Regular Audits: Do You Really Need Them?
There’s nothing worse than wasting time and money, so is there any benefit to reviewing the data you store? Well, unless you want to be like the kid who never studies for tests, regular audits may be the only thing keeping you out of the principal’s office. To Audit or Not to Audit? By this point, I would hope none … Read More
Do They Even Matter?—The 3 Largest GDPR Fines To Date
For years now, the GDPR has been criticized for offering more bark than bite. As the fines stand, many mega-companies like Amazon and Google are simply getting away without a scratch. All this has left us wondering, what are the 3 biggest GDPR fines so far, and do any of them actually matter? Knowing the GDPR Before we get to … Read More
PII Examples
Below you’ll find a list of made up PII examples to help you better understand what PII looks like in the real world. You’ll also find a downloadable file attached to each point with specified (fake) PII examples you can then use to test your discovery solution. Enjoy. PII includes, but is not limited to: Names: Full name, First name, … Read More
How To: Understanding HIPAA Compliance
For many readers, when they hear the words “the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)”, their eyelids immediately start to droop. But I’m sure getting slapped with an annual $1.5 million fine would wake them up! Whether you’re the one handling the data or the actual patient looking to protect your rights, it’s time to become a HIPAA expert … Read More
